Estate Living Magazine Design for living - Issue 42 June 2019 | Page 6

P R O P E R T Y
&
I N V E S T M E N T
EASTERN
PROMISE
EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST UNDERRATED PROVINCE
The Eastern Cape is a region of extreme diversity. Pristine beaches rub shoulders with forest-
clad dunes, aloes punctuate the sere brown Karoo plains, and the history of Settlers, San and
Xhosa communities tells stories of the region’s past. It’s South Africa’s premier malaria-free
Big Five safari destination and it’s an adventure junkie’s playground – the highest bungy jump
in the world, some of the world’s best surf, great diving, mountain biking and hiking – and it
boasts South Africa’s only ski resort.
But it’s not all nature and adrenaline.
THE FRIENDLY CITY
Port Elizabeth (PE) is the gateway to the Eastern Cape – unless you’re road-tripping, that
is – but before speeding away from the airport, spend some time in the friendly city, with its
art and culture, history and spectacular beaches. A good place to get a sense of the city, and
indeed the region, is to start with a walking tour of the city centre.
Marvel at some gorgeous old buildings, including the Feather Market Centre, where
wealthy feather barons auctioned off their wares, and ponder the bizarre monument to the
mythical Prester John. The walk brings you closer to South Africa’s journey to democracy.
It’s called Route 67 to symbolise Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of work dedicated to freedom