The Berea suburb of Durban lies perched on the crest of a ridge above the city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It lies on the Northern side of Durban City and overlooks the city centre and the Indian Ocean. Berea is neighboured by Morningside, Glenwood and the Durban CBD. The Berea property market is an exclusive residential property suburb, with a mix of architectural styles that include large Victorian, Edwardian, art deco and modern homes.

Some of the oldest properties and mansions in Durban were built in this once forested area. Today, many of these Berea properties have been converted into offices or made way for residential apartment buildings. The Berea property market was once the most expensive real estate area in KwaZulu-Natal but is now third to Umhlanga and Durban North. Berea property prices range from R 400,000 for an entry level apartment to over R8,000,000 for a stately home at one of Berea's more elite addresses.

The city centre is a short bus trip and the beaches are close by. Berea is renowned for its pavement restaurants and diverse mix of people and cultures. There are a couple of shopping centres on the Berea that offer easy and accessible shopping.

Some places of interest in Berea include the iconic Florida Road and its hive of art galleries, fashion boutiques and restaurants including the popular Spiga d'Oro. Other attractions include Musgrave Shopping Centre, Mitchell Park, the Durban Botanic Gardens, the Essenwood Market and the Durban (Howard College) campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Popular schools in Berea include Clifton School, Durban Girls' College, Durban Preparatory High School (DPHS), Durban High School (DHS) and Maris Stella. These schools add to the appeal of the Berea property market.

Attractions

Moses Mabhida Stadium
The Moses Mabhida Stadium is located in Durban, South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party. It is a world-class multi-use stadium that will be used for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Durban Beachwood Golf Course
Durban Country Club has taken pride in providing its members with a range of exceptional facilities and amenities for the last 80 years. It is situated in the city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 1 kilometre north of Durban's 'golden mile' beachfront.

Durban Botanical Gardens
On the lower slopes of Durban's Berea ridge lies the Durban Botanic Gardens. It is the city's oldest public institution and Africa's oldest surviving botanic gardens. The gardens comprise collections of sub-tropical trees, palms.

uShaka Marine World
uShaka Marine World is a theme park comprising 4 sections, uShaka Sea World, uShaka Wet 'n Wild, uShaka Beach and uShaka Village Walk. It is located on the strip of land between the beachfront and the harbour.