Port Elizabeth Travel Guide

 dejavu2gb Says:  One of the popular hotspots in Port Elizabeth, is the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World.Only a few minutes walk from the beach is this resort that offers a variety of things to do for visitors to Port Elizabeth.Restaurants, Bar's, Casino, a multitude of shops and even... 

 didarlow Says:  The Walmer Township is one of the only areas to avoid forced removal during the Apartheid era. The community is launching the Sakhume Museum and Xhosa Culture Centre, at the Human Dignity Centre. Local art and cuisine are part of the show and for a small amount extra a local... 

 ValbyDK Says:  I went on a guided tour into one the seven townships in the area of PE. When we arrived at the township, we were met by a local guide who told us about the history of the area. We heard about how it was created during the Apartheid years, but also about the current situation... 

 ValbyDK Says:  Donkin Reserve was proclaimed a public park by Sir Rufane Donkin, who was the governor of the Cape in 1820. I went for a walk around the park and passed the lighthouse from 1861, now the Tourist Information Office and a small museum, and the old stone pyramid from 1820. The... 

 ValbyDK Says:  Fort Frederick (named after Frederick, Duke of York) is a stone fort built in 1799 by the British Forces to prevent a possible landing of French soldiers. It was garrisoned until 1862 and there were about 380 soldiers stationed at the fort. Fort Frederick was armed with a... 

 ValbyDK Says:  The Market Square is located in the centre of PE, and is home to a couple of interesting buildings. One of them is the colonial style City Hall, which was built between 1858 and 1862 – with the high clock tower added on in 1883. The architectonic building was proclaimed a... 

 ValbyDK Says:  The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World is located opposite Hobie Beach, and is – as the name says – a huge entertainment complex. It includes hotels, 24-hour open casino, cinema, restaurants, take-aways, bars, and some shops. The Boardwalk is built up around a man-made... 

 PierreZA Says:  Teh PE Opera House (1892) is the oldest theatre on the African Continent, as well as the Southern Hemisphere. It is worth visiting this beautiful building, which is still in use. For upcoming attractions, you can visit the PE Operahouse website. 

 PierreZA Says:  Sardinia Bay is quite different, in the sense that dogs are allowed as is horseback riding. There is a very long stretch of beautiful beach. The area is also a conservation area. There are several short hiking trails.If you lucky, you will be able to spot the threatened... 

 ABYC Says:  The Algoa Bay Yacht Club has regular Wednesday evening Sundowner sailing open to members of the public.See the Port Elizabeth coastline from the deck of a cruiser or fast sportboat as you share in the camaraderie of the sport of sailing.Prospective participants are... 

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 PierreZA Says:  One of the better restaurants in Port Elizabeth. It is not a new establishment, you will still find their old location in Central - the sign has not been removed.The menu is good and you will most probably find something you would like to try.It is advisable too book, as it... 

 lolmul13789 Says:  Aqua is a must goto club if you like to dance and have a little fun. Usual age group 18-30. Aqua is a gay cub but you would never think so...All kinds welcome. The place is packed by midnight and doesn't close until the sun comes up.ID required at door and you will be... 

 PierreZA Says:  You can smell this shop before even seeing it. The fantastic smell of roasting coffee beans. Very friendly people (a family affair). They do make their own blends, and also stock the more common Blue Mountain etc.Tsitsikamma blend is excellent.