South Africa: Hermanus

Hermanus, situated between mountain and sea, has gained world-wide recognition as the world’s leading land based whale watching destination. Hermanus is a thriving holiday resort offering residents and holiday makers all modern comforts, yet retaining its fisherman’s village charisma. Full of quaint boutiques, markets and galleries, the town is a popular South African tourist destination for local and international visitors. The town is a scenic 90 minute drive from Cape Town. Aside from being the best place to view whales on the planet, Hermanus is renowned for its wild beauty, artisanal food producers and its proximity to the Hemel-en-Aarde wine route.

Grotto beach is the longest strip of white sand in Hermanus and has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Status. This award requires a high standard of cleanliness, environmental protection and rehabilitation, full-time lifeguards and security. Hermanus is the perfect base from which to discover the Western Cape and the Cape Overberg.