2010´s the perfect time for beach-loving football fanatics to visit Durban for its beach-inspired lifestyle, urban vibes and fascinating cultural mix. Locally it´s known as Durbs, Surf City or ´eThekwini´ (which means sea in Zulu). Even in winter, when 2010 is on the go, Durban is sunny and warm (temperatures in the mid-20C°) so you won´t run out of fun things to do, including visits to snow-capped mountains, top game reserves, Zulu cultural villages, or country craft meanders. The city´s passion for football is reflected in its teams - AmaZulu, Golden Arrows, Durban Stars and Nathi Lions; and kids here grow up dreaming about international football stardom - striker Siyabonga ´Bhele´ Nomvethe is a child of KwaMashu township who´s reached the top, so know that when you´re on your feet cheering your side in the Moses Mabhida host stadium, tomorrow´s football stars are right beside you.
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Durban loves a good time anytime, so head for Florida Road and turn up the heat with a famous Durban curry, or burn up the dance floor in a nightclub; while uShaka Marine World offers shopping, restaurants, marine, animal and water-theme park thrills for the whole family. It´s all happening in Durban in July, so check out the fillies (2 legs or 4) at the Durban July, for eye-popping fashions and photo-finish racing; or the Durban Beach Africa Festival promises entertainment, surfing, beach football and volleyball fun; or if you´re fit and tough, take part in the gruelling Comrades Marathon; and don´t miss the kilometre long shoals of sardines that hit the beaches of the South Coast and Durban, drawing sharks, dolphins and sea birds to feast, so charter a plane or microlight for awesome views of this natural phenomenon, or join the throngs and scoop up a silvery bucketful yourself for a fresh fish braai (barbeque) on a warm Durban night.