Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa enjoys great popularity as a holiday destination and weekend escape. It is also the home of whale watching in South Africa due to its position on the Southern Cape coastline.
The town stands above the bay and visitors get a great view of the whales and their young breaching and tail flapping in the waves. The cliff paths offer excellent vantage points.Cape Town is a about a 90 minute drive from Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa. Marine Square is located in close proximity to the Village Square Piazza of central Hermanus.
The town has all amenities for the traveller and plenty to see and do. There are beaches and nature reserves in the vicinity, wine estates in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and interesting towns and villages in the countryside.
Directions from Cape Town International Airport
Take the N2 turn off left towards Somerset West, keep on the N2 (approximately 100km / 62 miles) until coming to the small town, Botriver, on the left hand side. The road will split. Branch off left onto the R43. Hermanus is 38km / 24 miles further on.
