The Umhlanga Pier has been voted as one of the worlds most beautiful piers by none other than CNN! This is what they had to say:
Umhlanga Pier (Durban, South Africa)
This pier isn’t just a place to grab a great photo — it’s an extension of an underground culvert that helps disperse excess storm water from the land into the ocean. The distinctive whale bone structure won the South African National Award for Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement.
Length: 80 meters.
Opened: 2007.
Contains: Storm water disposal channels.
Cost: Free.
(credit: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/07/28/travel/most-beautiful-piers/)
Along with that is the fact that Durban has been voted as one of the worlds most under-rated cities!
Durban, South Africa
Perceived to be unsafe, it’s not surprising that the city, on the country’s eastern coast, isn’t the first port of call for visitors. But, largely thanks to its role as a host in the 2010 World Cup, tourist numbers are up. Locals rave about their city’s year-round sunshine and vibrant, cosmopolitan vibe. “Durban is fantastic and the people are great,” says CNN commenter Enban. “Miss that place and the wonderful atmosphere. Gounden’s make the best bunnies.” (See below for explanation.) Among cities, Durban is home to the highest concentration of Indians outside the subcontinent and has a blend of African and European cultures, too. Big draws include surf-friendly golden beaches, many temples and mosques (including the beautiful — and beautifully named — Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding, the uShaka Marine World theme park and the mammoth art deco-style Suncoast Casino, which doubles as a shopping mall and has its own private beach. Local specialty bunny chow — piping hot curry in a scooped-out bun — is best had at The House of Curries on Florida Road.
(credit: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/29/travel/underrated-cities)
Photos by: Nick Ferreira Photography
