Humewood beach, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
A typical Eastern Cape sandy beach with good waves. The beach is situated on the outskirts of the main city area on the sea side of Happy Valley, a well-known landmark in town.Lifeguards are in attendance throughout the 6-month Blue Flag season (November to April) and facilities for the disabled are excellent. The Mandela Bay Metro offer the physically disabled special wheelchairs that can be used over the beach and taken into the sea. These wheelchairs are on offer at this beach and the lifeguards are willing to assist where necessary. The municipality has its own Environmental Education division, which are constantly involved in various environmental
initiatives. The beach forms part of the promenade which runs along the beacfront for quite a distance allowing walkways and paths linking the main beaches and facilities along the entire beachfront. Shops and restaurants are in easy access to the beaches. There are many hotels within walking distance of this beach.
Access to the beach is via a parking area behind the City Lodge Hotel in Marine Drive.
| Blue Flag Status: | Yes |  |
| Season Start: | 1 November | |
| Season End: | 31 April | |
| Municipality: | Nelson Mandela Bay Metro | |
| Location Name: | Port Elizabeth | |
| Contact Name: | Fernando Cain/Tilly Viviers | |
| Contact Information: | (041) 5840584 | |
| E-mail address: | fcain@mandelametro.gov.za | |
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