The Barefoot Café

The Wild Coast


What nightlife there is in Chintsa centres on this casual and surprisingly trendy bar-restaurant where backpackers and locals mix. Burgers, pizzas and beer-battered fish are on the menu. Kitchen closes at 8.30pm.


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1. Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve

2.18 MILES

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2. Nahoon Beach

14.57 MILES

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3. East London Museum

17.08 MILES

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4. Ann Bryant Art Gallery

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