Beach near Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Port Elizabeth Travel Guide

South Africa

Port Elizabeth is a South African coastal city with a population of 1,295,928. It is an important urban centre on the country's southern coast, facing the Indian Ocean.

Most travellers arriving by air use Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), which serves the city. The coastline is close by, although there are no specifically named notable beaches within 40 kilometres to highlight here.

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Local time

1,295,928

Population

6,108 miles away

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Weather in Port Elizabeth

Tue

18°

Wed

19°

Thu

22°

Know before you go

Pays in ZAR

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +27

Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Port Elizabeth

Jan

24°5

Feb

24°7

Mar

24°9

Apr

22°8

May

21°6

Jun

19°7

Jul

18°8

Aug

20°4

Sep

19°9

Oct

20°10

Nov

22°9

Dec

23°8

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Port Elizabeth

  • Winterstrand

    8.3 km away

Things to do in Port Elizabeth

  1. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

    stadium arena

    2.6 km

  2. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum

    art museum

    1 km

  3. Port Elizabeth Opera House

    opera and ballet

    1.8 km

  4. South End Museum

    museum

    2.7 km

  5. Feather Market Centre

    theatre venue

    2 km

  6. Harvest Christian Church

    christian place of worship

    2.2 km

  7. The Savoy Theatre

    theatre venue

    2.6 km

  8. Saint John's Methodist Church

    christian place of worship

    1.2 km

Getting there

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport · 2.7 km

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