Port Elizabeth (PE) is an ideal destination for the globe trotters. This small coastal city is located along South Africa's east coast, 800 km from Cape Town. The serene beauty of the Port Elizabeth is refreshing and breathtaking for those looking for an amazing experience for their holiday. From electrifying water sports to walking on gorgeous shore lines, the Port Elizabeth is really a destination for everyone. It is a friendly city and a comfortable relaxed vibe. A venue is also on offer for meetings, conferences, functions and private parties. It is known for his sunshine and safe sandy beaches. The city is famed for its beautiful beaches, water sports and historical attractions. The Port Elizabeth weather remains moderate with scattered rains throughout the year. The summers are generally warm and the winters are mild and pleasant.
Port Elizabeth is also a host city for one the biggest sporting event on the planet i.e. the Soccer World Cup 2010. For this purpose a new stadium is constructed in the Nelson Mandela Bay, which will have a seating capacity of around 50,000 spectators.
There are various top most tourist destinations in Port Elizabeth where the tourist can hop around. Nelson Mandela Bay offers some of the world's best sailing venues with sound conditions for windsurfing, kitesurfing, snorkeling and canoeing. It provides all kinds of entertainment, shopping, dining and gaming. The central metro area in Port Elizabeth boasts of several cinema complexes, numerous modern shopping malls and plenty of restaurants offering steaks, seafood, Italian and Eastern cuisine. Port Elizabeth offers a very vibrant nightlife with lots of pubs and wine bars and the local people here are very friendly and sociable.
There are large numbers of wild life reserves around Port Elizabeth. Another major attraction in Port Elizabeth is its exotic and beautiful parks. One of the largest park in Port Elizabeth is St.George's Park, which is also a home to the world famous Port Elizabeth Cricket Club. Port Elizabeth is also an excellent city for animal-lovers, with dolphins performing at the Oceanarium, a snake park, and even a Horse Monument in town commemorating horses that suffered and died during the Boer War. Algoa Bay's 40 km of breathtaking coastline boasts of a near to perfect combination of warm water, protected beaches and is majorly complemented by Port Elizabeth's wonderful climate, which has been rated as having the fourth best weather of any coastal city in the world.
Nature lovers travelling to Port Elizabeth for the South Africa 2010 Soccer World Cup are guaranteed for a real treat. They can visit the Addo Elephant National Park, which is one of the best places in Port Elizabeth for viewing elephants. If you are lucky then you will get to watch everything from the large herds of the elephants to laughing hyenas, yellow mongooses, etc.
There is no shortage of accommodation in Port Elizabeth as there are abundance of backpacker's hostels to luxury five star hotels. The tourists can stay in Port Elizabeth hotels which provide one of the best services and facilities in the world. Stay in style at your choice of accredited beachfront luxury hotels, or, at a wide selection of apartments, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and cottages.
Port Elizabeth transportation system is not well developed. The existing bus service is here is quite erratic and unreliable. Hiring a car is usually the best and easiest option for the travelers. Port Elizabeth is also served by rail network of South Africa. The local commuter services are operated by the Metrorail while the long distance passenger services operated by the Shosholoza Meyl. Port Elizabeth Airport serves the city for the both the passenger and cargo traffic. With the preparation of the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2010, the runways are now being extended with a view to accommodate large fleets of international flights.
Thus, Port Elizabeth is a superb value for money holiday and a great place to start or end your journey.
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