Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha): Your Essential Travel Guide with United Travels

Welcome to Gqeberha, still widely known as Port Elizabeth (or PE), a major coastal city in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. [6, 9] Situated along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay on the Indian Ocean, it's affectionately nicknamed both the 'Friendly City' and the 'Windy City'. [4, 6, 9, 16, 18] Founded by British settlers in 1820 and officially renamed Gqeberha in 2021, the city boasts a rich history, stunning beaches, and serves as a gateway to malaria-free wildlife adventures and the iconic Garden Route. [4, 6, 7, 13, 20] It's South Africa's fifth-largest city and a vibrant hub for tourism and industry. [4, 6]