World Cup 2010 South Africa

Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth is one of the largest cities in South Africa, situated in the Eastern Cape Province, 770 km east of Cape Town.

Port Elizabeth was founded as a town in 1820 to house British settlers as a way of strengthening the border region between the Cape Colony and the Xhosa.

Port Elizabeth it is now part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality which has a population of over 1.3 million.

Attractions Port Elizabeth - Enjoy a visit to the museum in Port Elizabeth, visit the Oceanarium, or several game reserves in and around Port Elizabeth.

Entertainment Port Elizabeth - Live Shows, Events, Festivals, Markets, Nightclubs or just a quiet place to enjoy a Sundowner, Port Elizabeth offers Entertainment for all ages.

France are basing their team in Mandela Bay, with locals hoping to get a chance to see Patrice Evra, Samir Nasri and Nicolas Anelka.