Kini Bay is situated west of Port Elizabeth and is part of Port Elizabeth's "Wildside". The Wildside refers to the coastline outside Algoa Bay stretching to the west. Most of it consist of rocky shoreline although there are sections of magnificent sandy beaches in between at Sardinia Bay and Maitlands. Kini Bay is a small "village" (actually a suburb of Port Elizabeth) just before you get to Seaview. It is said that the name originates from the fact that in the mid(ish) 20th century a lot of young ladies who went to the beach there wore bikinis and that it was referred to as the bikini beach. This has evolved to Kini Bay. Maybe the reason for the shorter (smaller) version of the name has something to do with the fact that bikinis are so much smaller today than they were in those days.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Kini Bay coast line
Kini Bay is situated west of Port Elizabeth and is part of Port Elizabeth's "Wildside". The Wildside refers to the coastline outside Algoa Bay stretching to the west. Most of it consist of rocky shoreline although there are sections of magnificent sandy beaches in between at Sardinia Bay and Maitlands. Kini Bay is a small "village" (actually a suburb of Port Elizabeth) just before you get to Seaview. It is said that the name originates from the fact that in the mid(ish) 20th century a lot of young ladies who went to the beach there wore bikinis and that it was referred to as the bikini beach. This has evolved to Kini Bay. Maybe the reason for the shorter (smaller) version of the name has something to do with the fact that bikinis are so much smaller today than they were in those days.
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I know that place so well Jonker. A good fishing place.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous place! I can just imagine sitting in the swing in the shade between those trees, listening to the sound of the surf beating upon the coastline. Lovely!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the ruggedness of this coastline.
ReplyDeleteAaah, Kini Bay - I always wondered where it got its name. My parents used to own a plot there - don't know why they sold it!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful spot with so many memories... Birthdays, uni gatherings on our front lawn, weddings all with this beautiful backdrop. A great place to call home for many many years! Now living in NZ.
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