The Vuyisile Mini Square - formerly known as Market Square - is to be found in front of the City Hall in Central, Port Elizabeth. The Square is one of the most noteworthy landmarks of Port Elizabeth. The ships landing beach was nearby in the early days and the handling of most of the goods in and out of the city was done through the Square, turning the square into a busy trading ground for local farmers. The naming of Market Square is a bit of a misnomer as history tells us that the … [Read more...] about Vuyisile Mini (Market) Square, Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE
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Happy Valley, Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE
Designed for children and adults alike, Happy Valley is ideal for family strolls in pleasant surroundings and offers a delightful fairy-tail and nursery rhyme setting of colored lights in the evenings. There are lily ponds, rockeries, gigantic palms and peaceful retreats in which to sit. A large chessboard has been laid out in the valley on the lawn and visitors interested in playing the game may acquire the chess pieces from the Beach Manager's Office. Happy Valley is connected to … [Read more...] about Happy Valley, Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE
Horse Memorial in Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE
The Horse Memorial is a provincial heritage site in Port Elizabeth in memory of the horses that served and died during the Second Boer War. During that conflict Britain brought a large number of horses to South Africa; it is estimated that the total cost of all the horses acquired for the war was around 7 million pounds. More than 300,000 horses died in British service in South Africa. The Horse Memorial, designed by Joseph Whitehead and cast in bronze by Cox and Company, Thames Ditton … [Read more...] about Horse Memorial in Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE
Surf Spots in Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE
Surfing in Port Elizabeth dates back to 1962 with first organised surfing competition taking place in 1964 to be followed by the creation of the Eastern province Surfing Association in 1965. Leo Davis was Chairman from 1965 to 1971. The first Eastern Province Team to take part in the 1965 South African Championships consisted of: Ken Noble, Dave Young, Roy Marais, Bruce Mathews, John Heath, Steward Hickson-Mahoney, Viv Spindler, Peter Morgan, Mush Hide, Peter McLeleand and Gavin … [Read more...] about Surf Spots in Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE
Port Elizabeth Beaches – #MustSeeinPE
The shores along Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth boast 40 km of magnificent golden beaches. A perfect combination of warm water, calm sea and fair breezes, prevailing offshore westerly breazes Algoa Bay is acknowledged as one of the best sailing venues in the world and a Mecca for all beach and water sport enthusiasts. Water temperatures vary between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius during summer and 14 to 19 degrees Celsius during winter. Swimming beaches are patrolled by fully trained professional … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Beaches – #MustSeeinPE
Golf Clubs – #MustSeeinPE
The Port Elizabeth Golf Club (PEGC) is conveniently situated in the heart of the city, along Westview Drive, Mill Park. This long-standing Port Elizabeth Golf Club offers an outstanding golf course and first class facilities. Having been in existence for over 100 years, it is steeped in tradition and is known to locals as "The Hill". The length of the Course is 6117 Meters with 18 holes / Par 72. In 2015, the Club celebrated it’s 125th year of existence as the 2nd oldest Club in the … [Read more...] about Golf Clubs – #MustSeeinPE
