Port Elizabeth is the second oldest city in South Africa and acts as the commercial capital of the Eastern Cape. It is a popular holiday destination as it is located on the sunny southeastern coast with it beautiful sandy beaches.

Port Elizabeth is one of three cities in the Nelson Mandela Metropole, which also includes Uitenhage and Dispatch. You will often hear Port Elizabeth referred to as Nelson Mandela Bay, The Friendly City or simply P.E.

Temperatures are moderate all year round with rain scattered throughout the year. The summers are warm with a very temperate humidity level. Winters are mild and pleasant, and it is significant that water sports, even surfing, boardsailing and diving, are practised year-round.