Firstly,
DURBAN is really a beautiful coastal city, situated on the east side of South
Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, and is known for its African, Indian and
colonial influences.
Now, the ‘DURBAN BEACH FRONT PROMENADE’ is a definite ‘Must
See’ for all tourists visiting Durban.
The Promenade approximately 7km (walking) in length, stretches in an
interestingly winding but fairly flat way, from Durban’s famous ‘Blue Lagoon’,
on the north side of the city to the ‘Ushaka Marine World’, on the south side
of the city.
The users of the promenade: Cyclists, joggers, speed walkers
and sightseeing type of walkers, such as myself, including toddlers to grandmas
and grandpas.
There is so much of beauty to take in…from the most glorious
sunrises creating a sparkling shimmer over the Indian Ocean, the beautiful blue
skies, the sand castles, the greenery and the joyful energy of just being there
soaking up ‘mother nature’s love’, just keeps me in awe.
There are approximately seven piers that come of the eastern
side of the promenade – from the piers looking inward, one can enjoy some
stunning views of the City of Durban, the Bluff and Harbour Masters tower on
the southern side and a view of Durban’s ‘Moses Mabhida Stadium’ on the
northern side.
Always a vibrantly
entertaining feeling present, you will find many restaurants, take-outs, food
stalls, coffee shops etc. As well as the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment
center, the Sunken Gardens – which has a historical background that goes way back
to the 2nd world war, swimming pools, kids entertainment area, as
well as ‘cable cars’ where one can enjoy the view from a higher position, and
lots more.
Welcome to Durban!
