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Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Port Elizabeth overlooking Algoa Bay is known as ‘the friendly city’, with sandy beaches, pleasant parks and a thriving nightlife. Settlers Park includes 54 hectares of cultivated and natural gardens in the valley of the Baakens River. Port Elizabeth has 40 kilometres of immaculate beaches in a protected bay. The beaches often have perfect conditions for water activities, making it the water sport capital of Africa. King's Beach and Hobie Beach are very popular bathing beaches and Pollock Beach, known locally as 'the Pipe', is a favourite with surfers. Port Elizabeth is a major water sports venue and hosted the 1995 World Windsurfing Championships. There is a public pool in St George’s Park and a tidal swimming pool at MacArthur Baths on Kings Beach Promenade. It is also a city for animal lovers, with dolphins performing at the Oceanarium and a snake park. Five Biomes converge in the province, making it a must for eco-tourism and an opportunity to enjoy South Africa's diverse geography and the city is a mere 30 minute drive from five-star game lodges. Facts Name:Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth
Province: Eastern Cape
Population: 1 00 5779
Altitude: 0m
Geography: Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth is nestled in the shelter of Algoa Bay
Climate: Sub-tropical with winter rainfall. The city has mild temperatures ranging from 20°- 9°C during winter and 25°-17°C during summer.
Key Economic Sectors: Motor Industry, Tourism
Professional Football Clubs: Bay United, OR Tambo Cosmos (1 st Division) Football The city was a host for the group and quarter-final stages of the 1996 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. Most football games have been hosted at the Eastern Province Rugby Football Union stadium. |
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