Hermanus is a coastal town in the Overberg region that has become synonymous with whale watching, even achieving recognition for being the world's top destination for whale watching and easily described as one of the best seaside villages to enjoy holiday accommodation in Overberg.
This charming town makes for a delightful holiday venue which can be appreciated by everyone, not only offering the attraction of whale watching and some wonderful beaches but also offering gorgeous scenery, a relaxing meditteranean climate and a wide range of activities and attractions to be enjoyed by friends and family who visit this area in search of an amazing vacation. Choose from a range of ocean facing retaurants and dine with the waves crashing before you. The Whale Harbour Museum displays some incredible exhibitions to further educate visitors, as well as audio visual presentations and a large whale skeleton.
Hermanus also forms part of the Cape Floristic Region and boasts some lovely nature reserves. Some of the other attractions in this area include horse rides, boat rides, a fantastic golf course, local markets, a Blue Flag awarded beach and even a wine route to keep visitors fully inspired and entertained.