With a brilliant location close to popular beaches, Humewood and Humerail offer an attractive lifestyle with plenty to do, particularly on weekends.
Boasting breathtaking views and being within walking distance of popular beaches make Humewood and Humerail an appealing option for people wanting to move to the area. Residents here are lucky enough to practically live on the beach.
Humewood resident Eduan James, manager, Ignite Fitness (the newest gym in Port Elizabeth), says the location is a definite plus for him and his wife, who moved to Port Elizabeth from Cape Town last year.
“The biggest drawcard for me and my wife was the fact that we are close to the ocean. It’s close to everything we need and we have easy access to other parts of the city.”
Eduan says that although they have not been in the area for very long, he has noticed that there are new areas being developed and that there seem to be big plans on the way for Humewood and Humerail, and he’s not wrong.
The area is set to see some big changes in the future with reports of the Virgin Active in Humerail being upgraded as well as the introduction of the Waterfront Business Park.
The area boasts multimillion rand properties and the development and construction of modern, energy-efficient buildings, which sport double-glazed facades and which were designed to maximise the views of the harbour and the bay.
During the week, the area is not very busy, but come weekends the vibe changes. “As the weekend starts there is much more life in the area which creates a whole different tone,” says Eduan.
The area includes a Virgin Active gym, Clicks, SuperSpar and a variety of popular restaurants and a cocktail bars to suit all tastes and budgets.
The beautiful beaches are a definite bonus but, for those who don’t enjoy feeling the sand between their toes but would still like to go swimming, the area also includes the popular McArthur baths complex. It’s perfect for spending the day swimming with the kids or working on that summer tan.
The area is well established with traditional as well as some more modern homes, like Eduan’s house.
“Our home is spacious and very comfortable. The balcony has the perfect view of the sunrise in the morning and is the perfect spot to unwind after a crazy week. There are also plenty of apartments in the surrounding area which differ in sizes,” says Eduan.
He also says that the area is safe and close to some brilliant schools.
Humewood is an up-and-coming parts of Port Elizabeth with sizeable investment being pumped into the area. With its old-school charm as well as modern features, it appeals to homeowners and business owners alike.
Things to do:
- Visit the weekend stalls at Kings Beach.
- Spend the day at the McArthur Swimming Pool Complex.
- Enjoy the Supertubes at Kings Beach.
- Swim at Humewood Beach or Kings Beach.
- Enjoy a family picnic or informal game of soccer in Happy Valley.
- Take the kids to Bayworld, the museum and the snake park.
Best in food:
- RocoMamas
- Primi Coastal
- Blue Waters Cafe
- Barney’s
- Ginger restaurant at the Beach Hotel
- Raasoie Indian restaurant
- The Coachman on the Bay
- La Kouzina
- The Company Social Brasserie
Nightlife:
- Finnezz
- Beershack
- Cubana
- White Tiger
This article originally appeared in Neighbourhood, Sunday Times.
