The Nelson Mandela Metropole - including Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch is the capital of the sunshine coast and is increasingly positioning itself as the Watersports capital of Africa. Located on the South Eastern Coastline of Africa, Port Elizabeth has the largest seaport in the Eastern Cape. The magnificent coastline stretches from the forests of the Tsitsikamma along hundreds of kilometers of sandy beaches and rocky shores to East London. Port Elizabeth, South Africa's fifth largest city, often referred to as "The Friendly City", makes the perfect destination for tourists. If you're a resident embarking on a voyage of re-discovery, Port Elizabeth's diversity, beauty and culture, will enthrall and enchant you time and time again.