If flip-flops and shorts are your idea of clothes then Durban it the place to be. Durban has some of the best beaches in South Africa, and has the most relaxed culture in the country - with a "Golden Mile" beach and a number of "World Class" Shopping Centers.
The water is pleasant all year round, always ready to invite you for a swim, surf or just cool your feet in. It borders the Indian Ocean to the east, where the sea currents from the north keeps the water warmer than the rest of the South Africa's Beaches.
The city's Indian community, the largest outside of India, is famous for it's curry dishes, and Durban features a number of award winning curry restaurants. Durban has a number of popular curry shops and also the largest curry house in the world.
