Destination - Port Elizabeth

Destination: Port Elizabeth

Get to the Algoa Bay Yacht Club in Port Elizabeth a little earlier in the morning to catch the golden sunrises.
Photographer: Tamlin Wightman
Even if you don’t spot a dolphin or a whale on a Raggie Charter trip from Port Elizabeth, the birds will flock to the boat – helped by the odd potato crisp.
Photographer: Tamlin Wightman
Whether you’re interested in 1970s rock music or model ship building, postmodern poetry or romance novels, you’ll find the book you want at Classics in Port Elizabeth.
Photographer: Tamlin Wightman
There are plenty of declines and ascents for you to test out your 4x4 skills at Offcamber Adventures in Port Elizabeth. Just watch for the signs on the trees.
Photographer: Tamlin Wightman

Fondly known as the ‘Friendly City', Port Elizabeth gets more hours of sunshine than any other South African city. Apart from a good climate and amiable inhabitants, Port Elizabeth offers a beautiful coastline with safe and clean beaches, historical attractions, as well as great family entertainment.

The city is situated in Algoa Bay, which receives acclaim as the country's water sport capital. The 40km coastline of the bay attracts year-round visitors for world-class scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing and fishing. The beaches stretch along the coast southeast of the city centre, providing golden sand, safe swimming,... read more

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