Beachview is a small village located in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
This little village, which earned its name for obvious reasons when one considers the spectacular view of the beach from the homes here, lies on the outskirts of Gqeberha (formerly known as Port Elizabeth) – about 25 km from the city centre.
But you’re in a different world here, where beaches stretch for miles, and sightings of dolphins make this a tranquil getaway from it all. The endangered oyster catcher, along with a wide range of other birds, frequents this part of the world, where the beach joins the shores of Algoa Bay and merges with another 40 km of golden sands to make up the shoreline of Port Elizabeth (officially renamed Gqeberha).
This coastline features unspoiled sand dunes, scenic walks, and a host of adventures that include birding, horse riding, and mountain biking.
Beachview is also close to several activities, should you choose to venture out. Maitland, a wonderful sandy beach with a lagoon and some of the most magnificent sand dunes, is less than three kilometres from Beachview and offers a great alternative, as Beachview is not regarded as a safe swimming beach, despite its impressive view.
Seaview, home to its own Game and Lion Park, is moments away and not only takes you closer to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) but also has a shopping centre. And The Island, a beautiful forest area, provides beautiful walks through the indigenous forest as well as picnic and braai areas.