Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Port Elizabeth Accommodation

Often referred to as PE, is the largest coastal city between Cape Town and Durban. This city is known for long hours of sunshine and lovely warm waters. The popular Algoa Bay which stretches along the coast attracts many visitors where they can enjoy the many watersports on offer.

To the north you will find the New Brighton beach, which is ideal for swimming and fishing and the Bluewater Bay with its long stretch of white sand. In the evenings the Hobie Beach is popular due to the proximity of the Boardwalk entertainment area with its lively bars, clubs and restaurants. If you are interested in snorkelling or scuba diving then head to Sardinia Bay which is a marina reserve. Indeed PE offers ship wrecks, coral reefs and wonderfully coloured fish in warm waters for the scuba divers amongst you.

In the heart of the town, known as Central, you will find Market Square which is very attractive. PE has many historical attractions including the Donkin Heritage Trail where visitors can trace the footsteps of the 1820 Settlers. This is a 5km trail passing by some 47 historical sites in the Old Hill area of central PE.

Port Elizabeth is a perfect base to stay at as it is so close to other attractions such as
Addo Elephant National Park, the Baviaanskloof, Port Alfred, Jeffreys Bay or Grahamstown. Within PE limits you can enjoy some lovely walks, great mountain bike trails, superb sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. If you are not shy then you could even dive in the predator tank at the Bayworld aquarium. In addition to all this there are also excellent golf course facilities including Humewood - the only true links course in South Africa.

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