Flights to Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth International Airport conciliates around 1 Million travellers in a year through its doorways. Presently at Port Elizabeth International airport, 60 % of the travellers who pass through it are business travellers; however the statistic is likely to change as tourism catches within the province.

If you are preparing a trip to South Africa, you may think to visit Port Elizabeth as some people called it ?Friendly City? were some other humorously called as ?Windy City?. It was founded in 1820 as a British settlement and inhabited by British Settlers, generally to operate as a cushion between the Cape Province and the slightly belligerent Xhosa tribe. It is also known as a sister city to Palm Desert and Jacksonville, which are two American cities.

Port Elizabeth is more of a family oriented city and provides fun and exhilaration for every age group. You will have admittance to a range of water activities, sublime beaches, winding nature trails, cultural heritage spots, wildlife feels, fine dining and many shopping opportunities.

Port Elizabeth?s climate is ranked as the fourth best worldwide for its coastal destinations. Striking beaches outline its coast, and because of the brilliant sea setting and pleasing water temperatures, a wide variety of water activities are offered. You can try out activities like surfing, kite boarding, wind surfing, scuba diving, sea skiing, or jet skiing. If you have a passion for deep sea game fishing then fishing charters can be organized with any of the several skilled skippers in the area. Sea-safaris are also accessible if you want to take pleasure in a sunset cruise, whale watching, or a dolphin experience.

Port Elizabeth?s coastal areas are very rewarding for Scuba diving. You can choose between the various shore entries and boat dives. If you choose to dive from the shore, then you have the option of 3 dive sites such as the Postman?s, Devil?s Reef, and the Shark Rock Pier, each of which are between 2m and 8m deep. If you prefer a boat dive, then there are 20 different dive sites, which are between 6m and 40m deep. Four of them are shipwrecks, twelve are the reefs and one among them is a shark dive, called Raggie Sands. Nearly 40 Rag Tooth sharks have been seen here in a single dive. If you can get lessons for diving if you can?t dive. Single day courses are available and gears can be hired from the local dive operators.

Port Elizabeth has more to offer than just the beaches. Bayworld is the best place to explore and enjoy the culture and natural history of the place. Bayworld is a historical museum, (PE Museum, and No. 7 Castle Hill), oceanarium, and a snake park that is situated off Beach Road, in Humewood. Individuals with special needs are catered for; and wheelchair access is also available in most parts within the museum complex. Dolphin and Seal shows are daily held; and are certain to delight young and old.

The enthusiastic golfer will find Port Elizabeth a golfer?s paradise. There are no less than five golf courses to choose from within the city?s borders, and many more within easy reach just on the outside. These are Port Elizabeth Golf Club, Shark River Golf Club, Walmer Country Club, Wedgewood Park Country Club and Humewood Golf Club. Humewood is one of the top ten golf courses in South Africa. A true seaside links course, Humewood has exposed fairways, steep faced bunkers, fast and strong greens and thick brush roughs. The course is in excellent condition and never disappoints ardent golfers in search of a challenging game.

Port Elizabeth?s weather remains brilliant most of the year. This makes it a perfect destination all year round. From the start of December to near mid of January, it becomes busy during the South African Schools? summer break. So, if you seek a quieter atmosphere, then mid January onwards, would be the best time to visit.

Article Source: TravelFreeGuides.com

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Graham McKenzie is the content syndication coordinator for South Arica?s leading Flight comparison & Booking portal, which includes Alitalia Airlines amongst others.

by: Graham McKenzie

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