Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Durban is Africa's Sports and Activities Destination

By Rob Atherton


With it's warm winters, hot summer weather conditions and golden shorelines stretching as far as the eye can see, Durban is a massively well liked leisure choice. It is a fascinating metropolis where a blend of local cultures "African, Asian and European" is mirrored in a mosaic of architectural types, a melting pot of traditions and colourful delicacies to meet any visitors dream. Durban is about 60 minutes flying time from Joburg, it's fortunate spot on the eastern coastline making it South Africa's single place promising warm winters and subtropical summers.

Durban spans the area from the internationally known Umhlanga Rocks in the north to among the finest diving places on earth, Aliwal Shoal, in the south and west to the majestic Valley of a Thousand Hills.

Durban was originally built round a natural harbour which is one of the finest in Africa. It is home to a large flotilla of yachts and pleasure craft, a temporary stop for cruise liners and the southern hemispheres busiest port. Pubs and restaurants make the most glorious waterfront setting.

Amanzimtoti has stretches of beach front with dunes and rock pools, plus preferred fishing spots that supply sport and recreation for the adventurous. Durban is blessed with plenty of vegetation and a subtropical climate with sunshine for no less than 320 days a year and average temperatures up to 25 Celcius in the winter.

uShaka Marine World is the latest addition to Durban's beachfront water family. It houses an underwater aquarium, a restaurant on a sunken shipwreck and loads of water activities not to mention a shopping arcade with dozens of speciality shops.

Durban is a dynamic city offering a great location and climate for all kinds of sports activities including the July Beach Festival with international surfing event, music concerts and quite a few beach sports, the Comrades Marathon, the most gruelling marathon on earth with among the largest fields of competitors.

In the city, you will find a world-class sporting precinct incorporating rugby and football stadia, athletics tracks, Olympic swimming pools, cycling track, archery range, cricket stadium and a new award winning A1 Grand Prix street track.

Durban genuinely is South Africa's seaside playground.




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