Cape Recife

Aerial view of Cape Recife with the lighthouse and Port Elizabeth on the background

Cape Recife (Afrikaans: Kaap Recife; Portuguese: Cabo de Recife, "Cape of the reefs") is the southeastern tip of Africa, 15 kilometres south of the South African seaport city Port Elizabeth. Cape Recife is the southern point of Algoa Bay[1] and forms part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality.

The name, Portuguese for “reef”, refers to the numerous reefs on which many ships stranded. The historic lighthouse was built in 1849 and is located in the Cape Recife nature reserve. Just north are the Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth International Airport and SANCCOB.

Cape Recife is popular with surfers and divers. The warm Agulhas Current flows past the cape.

In 1973 the 366 ha (900 acres) Cape Recife Nature Reserve was proclaimed.[2]

  • Panorama around Cape Recife
    Panorama around Cape Recife
  • The lighthouse at Cape Recife
    The lighthouse at Cape Recife
  • The lighthouse at Cape Recife
    The lighthouse at Cape Recife
  • Seen from the IRS
    Seen from the IRS

References

  1. ^ "Cape Recife Nature Reserve". SA-venues.com. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Cape Recife Nature Reserve". Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism. 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
Wikimedia Commons logo
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cape Recife.

34°01′44.87″S 25°41′57.91″E / 34.0291306°S 25.6994194°E / -34.0291306; 25.6994194 (Cape Recife)

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.