The Eastern Cape and Wild Coast of South Africa are a diverse and interesting part of the continent. The locals produce an abundance of arts and crafts which are sure to catch your eye, and will make great souvenirs.

Be sure to check out some of the unique arts and crafts that the Eastern Cape and Wild Coast has to offer!

This shopping page will help guide you in your shopping escapades around the region. After a long day of shopping, why not stop at one of the Wild Coast Restaurants to try some local cuisine! For more information about national cuisine, check out our South Africa Shopping page.

Wild Coast & Eastern Cape Shopping Guide

By shopping at the local art and craft centres, visitors contribute to projects directly benefiting local communities. At the Mdantsane Art Centre, people from the community are trained in various art forms and encouraged to develop a sense of entrepreneurship thus giving the centre a strong emphasis on sustainability. All merchandise produced at the art centre are for sale. The Sunday flea market at the beach front in East London is also worth visiting and a variety of art and crafts are presented for sale.

In Port Elizabeth you can find an array of shopping centres, as well as specialist art and craft shops. Africa's biggest shopping centre under one roof can be found here - the Bridge Shopping Centre. Port Elizabeth is a great place to pick up some traditional African antiques, handicrafts, curios and other specialties. You can also pick up some bargains at the weekend flea markets at Hobie Beach, and on the first Sunday of every month at St. George's Park

If you want a spot of shopping while in East London, then head towards Oxford Street and the surrounding areas. This spot is right in the thick of the CBD action. Other popular shopping places include:

- Craft shops on Old Transkei Road, and the Vincent Park Shopping Complex (with 65 different shops).

- Lock Street Gaol - a converted prison which is now home to various shops, markets and stalls. You can also check out the restored gallows and death cells while you are there.

- Flea Markets - Latimers Landing (weekends), Gonubie Municipal Complex and Buxton Street (Saturday mornings), and Marine Park and Ann Bryant Art Gallery (on Sundays)

Below are listed some great local places to visit for your Eastern Cape shopping sprees - and buy that perfect gift!