The town of Jeffreys Bay, also known as J-bay, is located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is situated just off the N2 Highway, about 75km southwest of Port Elizabeth. The town is a popular tourist destination as a result of its surfing opportunities, abundant seashells, and great seafood.
Property in Jeffreys Bay is priced from R640 000 to R8.5 million and caters to homeowners with different incomes and lifestyle choices.
A brief history of the area
Jeffreys Bay was named after Captain Jeffreys who sailed his cargo ship up and down the East Coast of South Africa on trading expeditions in the 1840s. He was forced to land his vessel during one of these trips because of an epidemic of scurvy which broke out aboard his ship. He realized the potential of the area that he had landed and soon built a primitive port. Jeffreys erected the first house - a huge double-story mansion known as "The White House" in 1850.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the town was known as a hippie hangout.
Climate
Jeffreys Bay has a warm and temperate climate. The average temperature in Jeffreys Bay is 17.3 °C. The highest on average in January at around 20.8 °C, while July is the coldest month of the year at 14.1 °C on average. The least amount of rainfall occurs in December with an average of 34 mm, while August reaches its peak, with an average of 68 mm.
Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
Port Elizabeth International Airport is 90-km away from the centre of Jeffreys Bay. This journey will take a 59-minute drive via the N2 with an average driving speed of 80km/h.
Schools in the area
Jeffreys Bay Primary School, Jeffreys Bay High School, Global Leadership Academy, Victory Christian School, Pellsrus Primary School, Makukhanye Primary School, Smiley Kids Jeffreys Bay, Global Leadership Eco Campus, King's College Primary School, and Whale of a Time Play School are great educational facilities in Jeffreys Bay.
Medical facilities
Policlinic Jeffreys Bay, Jeffreys Bay Municipality Clinic, Humansdorp Provincial Hospital, and P. Z. Meyer Hospital are great medical facilities available in Jeffreys Bay.
If your furry friend needs medical attention you can take them to CapeCross Veterinary Services, Oribi Animal Hospital, or the Humansdorp Veterinary Clinic.
Shopping Malls
Fountains Mall, Seaview Centre, JBay Surf Village, and Mimosa Centre are exceptional shopping facilities in the area.
Restaurants
Kitchen Windows Beach Restaurant, De Viswijf Restaurant, Walskipper, Tasty Table, Catch Of the Day, Oriental Cuisine Chinese Restaurant, Marina Wharf, Nina's Real Food, Quitschy's Pizza Restaurant, Die Kospot, and Suikerbossie are the popular restaurants in Jeffreys Bay.
Special Attractions
There are a number of attractions in Jeffreys Bay. For water sports lovers there's surfing, scuba diving, swimming, snorkeling, boat trips, fishing, sailing, canoeing, and body surfing. For the more outdoor adventurer, mountain bike rides, beach horse rides, a 9-hole golf course, river cruises, quad biking, and hiking trails are recommended.
Africa's biggest wind farms, Jeffrey's Bay Wind Farm, lies between Jeffrey's Bay and Humansdorp. The turbines are visible on the N2 after passing the turnoff to Jeffrey's Bay. It is one of the largest wind farms in South Africa with 60 turbines spanning 3 700 hectares of farmland. It produces enough clean, renewable energy to power over 115 000 average households.
Jeffreys Bay is also at the start of the Garden Route and an ideal base from which to visit the Addo Elephant Park and the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve.
Make Jeffreys Bay your home today!
Jeffreys Bay is a vibrant and relaxed town to call home. If you are interested in being a resident of this lovely place or simply wish to invest, contact one of our friendly agents at RealNet Pristine today.
