Cintsa
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This small village about 40 km east of East London has become a backpackers magnet and offers nice beaches and two excellent hostels.
Get in
Cintsa is a Baz Bus stop on its way from Port Elizabeth to Durban. Both hostels offer transportation to East London where you can catch a bus from the main companies.
Get around
This small village requires nothing but your feet.
See
Walk along the beaches and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Several tours are available at the hostels. The beach in Cintsa West, near Buccaneers, stretches forever, and has a rock pool for swimming
Eat
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Monsters Family Restaurant
phone: +27 43 737-4304Pleasant setting by a lagoon. Food is average, mostly pizzas, but some pasta, and limited salad, fish and meat dishes.
Sleep
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phone: +27 84 701-0478address: 339 Silvie PlaceThis self-catering holiday home has fantastic river and valley views and is situated a quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance of the sea.
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phone: +27 43 734-3012address: CintsaOne of the most well known hostels within SA and considered by many travellers to be one of the best. Situated on a hill over looking the beach and lagoon Buccaneers offers small cottages views from all the dorms camping tented camps meals activities and more.
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phone: +27 43 738-5261address: 526 Dolphins DriveEnjoy your coastal holiday experience in this gorgeous Cape Cod style house. Hosts 2 bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom. Sleeps 5 (baby cot available).
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phone: +27 43 738-5275address: 528 Heron LoopThe Chintsa Log Inn offers comfortable and affordable self-catering accommodation in Chintsa East. The two accommodation options available are the "Log Inn" which sleeps 5 people, or the "Log Out" which sleeps 7. Both units have excellent views of the ocean and have access to the garden with its large lawns and swimming pool.