Hobie Beach is located in Algoa Bay, a 40 km stretch of magnificent coastline along Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. Epithets like the ‘Sunshine Coast', the ‘water sports capital of South Africa' and the ‘Friendly City', give clues to the kind of beach experience that rewards visitors to this region.

This Port Elizabeth beach also hosts the annual "Splash Festival", and the Beach Volleyball and World Board sailing Championships. Southern Right whales pass by between July and October; and Humpback whales are seen in June, July and December.

Billabong Pro Surfing Competition

Every year in July hoards of people flock to Jeffrey's Bay to witness world-class surfers in action. See them take on the Bay's famous 800 meter swells as they compete for the title. When not watching the surfing, there is plenty to do in Jeffrey's Bay, including the Shell Museum or Penguin Rehabilitation Centre. Otherwise book a tour further out to enjoy a leisurely horse-back ride or feel the wind in your hair as you try your hand at sandboarding.

The Grahamstown National Arts Festival

The Grahamstown National Arts Festival takes place every year in July, and is possibly the Eastern Cape's biggest annual event. Culture buffs, students and families flock to the university town to enjoy everything related to the arts, be it drama, dance, opera and cabaret, or fine art, crafts, jazz and poetry. Streets are transformed into living theater offering all sort of activities including all night dance parties, medieval banquets and jovial carnivals – truly something for everyone and a must on every calendar.

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