Port Elizabeth, or just P.E., is South Africa’s fifth largest city. P.E. is located on the Indian Ocean coast, in the Eastern Cape Province, about halfway between Cape Town and Durban. Also known as the friendly city and the windy city, it tends to live up to both names.
Port Elizabeth’s is famous for its clean beaches and warm water, which make it an ideal water sport centre. The combination of calm waters and fair breezes makes for perfect conditions for sailing, and the safe beaches allow for swimming, surfing, body boarding and any kind of water sport.
Scuba diving enthusiasts can choose from a number of great spots with lots to see, including ship wrecks, coral reefs and beautifully coloured fish. Visibility in the warm waters is up to 30 metres.
Port Elizabeth’s greatest treasures, however, are wildlife areas in its vicinity such as the renowned Addo Elephant National Park and Shamwari and Kariega Game Reserves, which guarantee authentic wildlife experiences in a malaria-free setting.
Port Elizabeth was founded by British settlers in 1820. The British heritage is reflected in the elegant architecture, as well as in the Port Elizabeth Cricket Club and the Oldest Bowling Green in South Africa.
