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Port Elizabeth is situated along the Garden Route and is around 260km from Knysna and 800 km from Cape Town. It is well known for its beautiful safe sandy beaches and sunshine!

Port Elizabeth is a perfect tourist attraction as it is homage to the Garden Route, Settler Hinterland, Sunshine coast and the Cape. Port Elizabeth is a major sea port which proves popular with tourists especially along the shores of Algoa Bay. Another bonus of the city is that it is eco-friendly! In terms of area size, Port Elizabeth is the 2nd biggest city in South Africa however it ranks 5th in terms of population.

The weather is similar to that of Cape Town, moderate all year around, Mediterranean summers and some winter showers in winter. This is great as it offers non stop activities which can continue throughout the year. Port Elizabeth has an extensive list of things to do. Due to its costal position, it is home to numerous water sports, and surfing, board sailing and diving are practised throughout the year. There are also many historical things to do, the main attraction being the Historic Donkin Heritage Trail. The trail allows tourists and visitors to follow in the footsteps of the 1820 settlers on the discoveries of their new world and settlement. There is also for those animal lovers out there, the opportunity to see the Shamwari Game Reserve and the Addo Elephant Park. There is just so much to do that you can’t fit it all in!

Accommodation in Port Elizabeth includes hotels, guest houses and lodges, self-catering accommodation and bed and breakfasts.

Photograph thanks to Barry Brady