Nelson Mandela Bay has firmly established itself as a premier sports tourism destination and with events like Ironman and The Herald Continental Cycle Tour taking place annually, the city has become synonymous with outdoor activities. Nature lovers have an array of hiking trails to choose from, whether it be mild family-fun hiking trails along the Baakens River or more steep climbs that lead to magical rock drawings and mountain tops looking out as far as Jeffreys Bay. There are a variety of hiking trails throughout the city that offer views of art, wildlife and different vegetation and they a ..read more

A guided tour of Nelson Mandela Bay might just be the “sho’t left” you were looking for. The city is alive with history, scenery and hidden gems and sometimes you just need the right person to point it out to you ..read more

You never have to drive far to find adventure and a slice of nature’s tranquility; whether you are visiting Nelson Mandela Bay for the first time, live in the city of Port Elizabeth, or the towns of Uitenhage or Despatch, your next escape is within reach, just around the corner ..read more

We asked local Instagrammers to share their favourite spots to #sharethebay and the results were as diverse and fun as the city itself ..read more

Want to practice mindfulness and wondering where you can find some zen in Port Elizabeth and the greater Nelson Mandela Bay? Breathe in. Breathe out. We got you sorted ..read more

Markets are becoming increasingly popular in Nelson Mandela Bay with more and more people finding value in buying local. We have compiled a list of the better-known markets covering various niches, tastes, and products, so mark your calendar. Markets are becoming increasingly popular in Nelson Mandela Bay with more and more people finding value in buying local. We have compiled a list of the better-known markets covering various niches, tastes, and products, so mark your calendar ..read more

The coffee culture in Port Elizabeth is booming, new cafes and restaurants are making their appearances, older ones are changing things up and the Bay’s caffeine addicts are starting to know their Robusta from their Arabica, their flat whites from their cappuccinos and their blends from their single origins ..read more