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Durban Locations and Districts: Coastal photoSouth Africa's popular city of Durban is a lively destination that has developed at a rapid pace in recent years. The flat central areas of the city are the locations for Durban's business and historic districts, as well as a beautiful stretch of coastline.

Durban's suburban neighbourhoods are growing in popularity and offer easy access to the city centre, together with nearby malls, beaches and countryside, and tourist attractions. For the best in tourism and beaches, be sure to properly explore the Golden Mile.




Durban Locations and Districts: Central District image, showing the City HallDurban Locations and Districts: Central District - Durban, South Africa, SA
Durban's central district lies at the heart of the city. Amidst the hustle and bustle of this busy neighbourhood, visitors will find most of the city's heritage architecture, including museums and art galleries, and many other tourist attractions. As night falls, the city centre tends to empty as workers leave for their homes in residential districts or suburbs.

Durban Locations and Districts: Indian District - Durban, South Africa, SA
Located to the east of the city centre, the Indian Quarter is where visitors can find the Jumah Mosque, as well as some lively local markets and traditional herbalist shops.

Durban Locations and Districts: Golden Mile pictureDurban Locations and Districts: Golden Mile District - Durban, South Africa, SA
The city's vibrant beachfront district runs from Addington Beach to the Bay of Plenty, taking in South, Dairy and North beaches along the way. Visitors can relax on the vast stretches of golden sand or take to the warm Indian Ocean waters. Artificial piers, hotels, restaurants and amusement arcades make this neighbourhood a fun place to visit. The Golden Mile is also the location of the city's major tourist attraction, uShake Marine World.

Durban Locations and Districts: Victoria Embankment District viewDurban Locations and Districts: Victoria Embankment District - Durban, South Africa, SA
Durban's other waterfront district, centred on Victoria Embankment, is home to the BAT Centre and Natal's Maritime Museum. Most of the district's activity, however, gravitates around the yacht basin, the headquarters of the city's famed Royal Natal Yacht Club.

Durban Locations and Districts: Berea - Durban, South Africa, SA
This popular garden suburb is located on a ridge above Durban, offering some fine views over the city. Other attractions in this neighbourhood include the city's acclaimed Botanic Gardens, as well as a bustling pavement cafe culture, fashionable boutiques and art galleries, and some rather fine colonial buildings.

Durban Locations and Districts: Umhlanga District photograph, showing the lighthouseDurban Locations and Districts: Durban North / Umhlanga District - Durban, South Africa, SA
A short distance north of the city centre are the suburbs of Durban North and Umhlanga. In recent years, they have been transformed from small villages to thriving suburban neighbourhoods. Attractions include beautiful beaches, seafront hotels and upmarket shops and shopping centres.

Durban Locations and Districts: Morningside District - Durban, South Africa, SA
Morningside is a particularly sought-after neighbourhood in the city. Indeed, it ranks in the top three of Durban's most popular suburbs. Its colonial-style villas, green parks, and plethora of restaurants make this a good place to pay a visit.

Durban Locations and Districts: Glenwood District - Durban, South Africa, SA
One of Durban's oldest suburbs, Glenwood is now a trendy residential area with an attractive mix of shops, cafes and restaurants and colonial-style architecture.





 
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