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Driving in Port ElizabethDriving in Port Elizabeth is a breeze; and the best way to get around this fantastic city. Locals call it a “20 minute city”, meaning you can get from one end-or one place- to another in no more than twenty minutes. Traffic snarls are the exception rather than the rule. Port Elizabeth, (PE), is known as “the Friendly City”, “The Windy City”, and the watersports centre of South Africa. This is because despite the wind, it has one of the best coastal city climates in the world. Weather and water temperatures are temperate all year round, which means that watersports are constant, not seasonal. If you enjoy the beach and water activities you’ll probably want to do a lot of driving to the excellent beaches along the PE coastline. Because of the great weather and warm water, people flock to PE to swim, surf, sail, dive, and body board. Windsurfing, kitesurfing and sandboarding are also popular due to the good winds and natural sand dunes. PE is proud to have to three blue flag beaches; Humewood Beach, Hobie Beach and Kings Beach. Blue flag beaches are recognised globally as being safe, clean, and suitably equipped for visitors. The great outdoors (beyond the beach) calls even in the seaside city of PE. There are a bunch of activities within the city, and some just a short drive out, to keep you fit and busy. Birdwatchers might be keen to visit Redhouse on the Swartkops River as its a good place to spot less common estuarine waders and terns. The Swartkops River also offers opportunity for swimming, skiing, river sailing and cruises. Humewood has a first-rate golf course, and for avid golfers there are more courses scattered about the greater Port Elizabeth area. The Donkin Heritage Trail is an interesting walk in the footsteps of the 4000 settlers who landed in PE. It’s a 5km long signposted tour, so you can take yourself and your travelling companions independently of expensive tour guides. Nature trails and coastal walks are abundant in the reserves and parks around the area. Some of the routes can be done on horseback. There are a number of nature and game reserves well worth visiting. The Cape Recife Nature Reserve is the place to be for birdwatchers. It even has a bird hide! If you’re lucky you might see otters while you wait. Plan to stay overnight at the famous Addo Elephant National Park and see if you can spot the Big Five. The Chelsea Conservancy, Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve and Sylvic Nature Reserve and Bushy Park have scenic trails to walk and beautiful views to admire. When driving in Port Elizabeth, don’t miss the Bayworld Museum Complex, one of the city’s main tourist attractions. The Bayworld museum’s focus is on cultural and natural history. Remarkable exhibits include a skeleton of a 15m Southern Right whale. The Oceanarium hosts daily dolphin and seal shows, the Snake Park is home to some rare species and does daily demonstrations, and the 7 Castle Street Museum offers a historical stroll through an old Settler cottage. There are ample shopping venues and many wonderful restaurants at which to rest and eat. The Boardwalk Casino in Summerstrand also offers shopping and entertainment. Sundowners on the beachfront are a fitting end to the day. Driving in Port Elizabeth is essential if you want to get the most out of your PE experience. Whether in the city or exploring its neighbouring attractions, there is plenty to do and fabulous places to put your feet up and take in the view.
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