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About Cintsa

Chintsa is a chilled Eastern Cape coastal spot, split into Chintsa East and West by a lagoon and connected by a small bridge. Get there via the N2 and R72 coastal road from East London, about 46 km away, with King Phalo Airport 53 km out. Locals nip through from Gonubie or Komga, while holidaymakers often drive down from Gauteng. Famous for Buccaneers Backpackers, a legendary Baz Bus stop overlooking the lagoon.

Where is Cintsa on the map?

Cintsa is in South Africa, at -32.823, 28.115 - about 34 km north-east of Gonubie.

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The closest airport to Cintsa is King Phalo Airport, 53 km (about 57 min by car).

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