Surf South Africa: Durban
Durban is the second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the eThekwini metropolitan municipality. It is the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal and is famous as the busiest port in Africa. It is also a major centre of tourism due to the city’s warm subtropical climate and beaches.
According to the 2001 Census, the city has a population of 3.2 million. Durban’s land area of 2,292 square kilometres (884.9 sq mi) is comparatively larger than other South African cities, resulting in a comparatively lower population density of 1,460 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,781.4/sq mi).
Today, Durban is the busiest container port in Africa, the world’s 9th busiest port, and a popular tourist destination. The Golden Mile, developed as a welcoming tourist destination in the 1970s, as well as Durban at large, provide ample tourist attractions, particularly for people on holiday from Johannesburg. It lost its international holiday pre-eminence to Cape Town in the 1990s, but remains more popular among domestic tourists. (“Durban.” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 5 Aug 2007, 07:34 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 7 Aug 2007
Durban Surfing Links:
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Durban Surf Report - Durban surf report and forecast
Where to stay in Durban:
Beach Hotel - A modern, 10 storey hotel boasting views of Durban bay and the ocean beyond, as its name suggests, the Beach Hotel is located right on the city’s beachfront promenade. more…
Protea Hotel Edward - With its 1911 Art Deco façade, the Protea Hotel Edward Durban is located 50 metres from Durban’s main beach and one kilometre from the city centre. more…
Protea Hotel Umhlanga - The Protea Hotel Umhlanga is a modern nine-floor hotel located in the heart of the Umhlanga Rocks, north of Durban and 500 metres from a protected beach on the Sugar Coast. more…
Tropicana Hotel - The Tropicana Hotel is a modern property with ten floors, situated on Durban’s famous Golden Mile, overlooking the Indian Ocean and just 200 metres from the white sandy beaches. more…
The Balmoral Hotel - The Balmoral is a modern white-painted hotel, housed in a grand historic building with an imposing stately façade, overlooking the famous Golden Mile beach. more…
Hilton Durban - Situated between the Indian Ocean and the Drakensberg Mountains, the Hilton Durban is housed in a high-rise building next to the International Convention Centre, 500 metres from the beach. more…
The Royal Hotel - The Royal Hotel is set in a modern property with panoramic views, located in the center of Durban within five kilometers of the city’s main attractions. more…
