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Encyclopedia > Jeffreys Bay
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Jeffreys Bay (Afrikaans: Jeffreysbaai) ( 34°02′S, 24°55′E) is a town located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The town is situated just off the N2 Highway, about an hour's drive southwest of Port Elizabeth. Jeffreys Bay is one of the five most famous surfing destinations in the world and hosts the annual Billabong Pro WCT surfing event at Supertubes during July. Spectators and surfers from all over the world flock to this event, which can be viewed live over the internet and various television channels. Boneyards, SuperTubes, Impossibles, Tubes, Point, and Kitchen Windows are all famous surf spots located in Jeffreys. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 857 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Date: 28 December 2006 Location: Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, Jet Ski Launch Area & Main Beach Author: Alma-Tadema Alma-Tadema 12:24, 1 January 2007... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 857 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Date: 28 December 2006 Location: Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, Jet Ski Launch Area & Main Beach Author: Alma-Tadema Alma-Tadema 12:24, 1 January 2007... Look up Wiktionary:Swadesh lists for Afrikaans and Dutch in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Capital Bhisho Largest city Port Elizabeth Premier Nosimo Balindlela Area - Total Ranked 2nd 169,580 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 3rd 6,436,761 38/km² Languages Xhosa (83%) Afrikaans (9. ... N2 is the main coastal highway of South Africa linking the extreme east of KwaZulu-Natal Province to Western Cape. ... Port Elizabeth is a city in South Africa, situated in the Eastern Cape Province, at 33°58′ S 25°36′ E. The city is located on Algoa Bay, and is one of the major seaports in South Africa. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ...


Jeffreys has people from all over the world, as it is also the home of one of the largest YWAM (Youth With A Mission) bases in South Africa. At any given time, there are representatives from at least 20 different countries. Jeffreys is a popular tourist destination because of the surfing and the blue flag beach. A Blue Flag beach is a maritime or freshwater recreational beach that has met stringent quality standards during the whole of the previous bathing season. ...


Jeffreys has grown from a sleepy little fishing town over the past few years and is one of the fastest expanding town / city in the country.


It is also the home of the annual Billabong Pro surfing competition. This International event attracts professional surfers from all over the world, and many tourists as well. It is broadcasted over the internet and digital satellite serives providing publicity for the sponsors and competitors.


Jeffrey's Bay is a constituent part of the Kouga Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province.


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Jeffreys Bay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (278 words)
Jeffreys Bay (Afrikaans: Jeffreysbaai) (34°02′S 24°55′E) is a town located in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Jeffreys Bay is one of the five most famous surfing destinations in the world and hosts the annual Billabong Pro WCT surfing event at Supertubes during July.
Jeffrey's Bay is a constituent part of the Kouga Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province.
Jeffreys Bay Accommodation Houtbosch Bay Self Catering (384 words)
Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, well renowned for its magnificent beaches, sea shells and the "perfect" wave for surfing is the home of Houtbosch Bay, a number of luxury log homes located in a nature reserve 5km from the Jeffreys Bay's main beach.
The Houtboschbaai (Bay) units are on a pristine white beach ideal for walks and swimming or simply to relax whilst enjoying the abundant birdlife and the sound of the breakers.
Jeffreys Bay is situated on the Garden Route, 70 kms from the metropolitan area of Port Elizabeth with its Airport, attractions such as Bayworld with its dolphin shows and shopping centres.
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