Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbour Museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum. The latter has informative displays and a suspended skeleton of a whale.
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Population: 10,457 (2011)
Local time: Tuesday 11:45 AM
Cliff Path
Cetacea and whale watching
Sightseeing & educational facility restored in a historic harbor with vintage boats & village green.
Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Scenic reserve with trails & gardens
Botanically diverse reserve offering scenic hiking trails, landscaped gardens & views of Walker Bay.
Grotto Beach (Blue Flag)
Beach and cetacea
This small sandy beach is popular for surfing & also features grassy lawns for picnicking.