Coffee Bay, Seaside village on the Wild Coast, South Africa.
Coffee Bay extends along the Eastern Cape coastline with beaches bordered by steep cliffs and traditional Xhosa settlements in the surrounding hills.
The village received its name in 1893 when a cargo ship lost its coffee beans near the shore, though no coffee trees remain in the area.
The population comprises primarily Xhosa residents who maintain their traditional practices, speaking Xhosa as the predominant language throughout the community.
Visitors reach Coffee Bay via a tarred road from Mthatha, located 80 kilometers away, with basic supplies available at local stores near the entrance.
The Mpako River has carved a distinctive hole through an offshore rock formation, creating the natural phenomenon known as Hole in the Wall.
Location: King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality
Inception: 1874
Address: Coffee Bay, South Africa 5082 Coffee Bay
GPS coordinates: -31.98520,29.14697
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59
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