Love the Adelaide way

Adelaide goes by many names: the Festival City, the City of Churches, the Learning City, the 20-minute City. It’s a beautiful coastal town and a perfect place to meet someone special. With south Australians coming from more than 120 different countries – one in five was born overseas – there is huge diversity of culture, which is great news for singles.

But because a big city, even a well-planned one like Adelaide, means a lot of fish in the sea when it comes to dating, it’s not always easy to find that special someone. Rather than spend your time searching for suitable singles at the city hot spots, why not let us do the searching for you? At eHarmony we select and send compatible matches straight to you.

When you do connect with someone, where’s better than the Barossa Valley to wine and dine your date? Or what about a day trip to the sunny beaches of Glenelg? It’s not hard to set the scene for love in Adelaide, whether you find someone from West Lakes or Norwood.

More dating ideas

Zoo date: The zoo is an easily accessible oasis sandwiched between the city centre and north Adelaide. Visit Wang Wang and Funi, the famous pandas, or spend some time with the slow loris. For something further afield you might like the Cleland Wildlife Park. Dating in Adelaide has never been cuter.

Wine date: McLaren Vale, the Barossa, the Clare Valley – these names are renowned the world over and they are all on Adelaide’s doorstep. Take a day out for a wine-tasting tour, or choose a winery with a restaurant for a long, relaxed lunch.

Food date: Adelaide prides itself on fresh produce and skilfully made meals. With so much to choose from, there is a cuisine for every taste – with good old fish and chips, a top-notch Chinatown, plenty of great Italian and some true fine-dining experiences. Adelaide singles are spoilt for choice when it comes to date dining options.

Beach date: Adelaide’s lucky residents have access to 65km of beach. And when it comes time to see your date in swimmers, Glenelg and Henley are the most popular and closest to the city centre for a quick dip after work. Or if you’re looking for somewhere more secluded, try venturing a bit further south along the Fleurieu peninsula.

eHarmony Success Story

Vicki and Lee

Location: Smithfield, South Australia
Married: 11th February 2012

In the beginning…
When Lee joined eHarmony he was instantly matched with Vicki. He initiated contact with her by sending her an ‘Icebreaker’ message. Before responding, Vicki decided to check out his profile. She quickly found herself in a fit of giggles, completely getting his sense of humour. So Lee was given the green light, and she responded hastily.

The first date

After messaging for a couple of weeks, Lee and Vicki started to talk on the phone. Mustering up the courage, Lee decided to ask her out for dinner. Vicki had a rule that she would only go for a casual coffee on a first date, so she was hesitant to say yes. But she decided to follow her heart and accept the invitation.

The pair met on a warm summer night at a little Italian restaurant. They were both nervous but within the first hour they each realised the other possessed the exact qualities they were looking for.

After dinner, Lee insisted on walking Vicki to her car. They both knew how they felt about each other and agreed to talk the next day to arrange another date. Sure enough, that is exactly what happened.

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