Hermanus boasts many more activities than just whale watching. It may be a quiet town but you will never run out of things to do when you visit. One of the most popular of these activities is taking a leisurely stroll along the 12 km cliff path, which stretches from one side of town to the other.
If you're an outdoor enthusiast, you can choose from activities such as canoeing, yachting, diving, surfing and shark cage diving, to name a few. The beaches in Hermanus are a sun worshipper's dream. You can either soak up the sun or go for swim.
For the nature lovers, Hermanus is a bird watchers delight. Fernkloof Nature Reserve hosts one of the richest floral kingdoms in the world. It also offers walks, hikes and a mountain biking track with splendid views of the mountain and sea. For more information visit their website, click here
For those of you interested in art, Hermanus offers an abundance of galleries. Some of the local galleries include:
Art House – 6 Hope Street , Hermanus
Fisherman's Gallery – Harbour Road , Hermanus
Gallery Hermanus – 151a Main Road , Hermanus
Gallery Sixty Four – Hemel & Aarde Village
Onrus Gallery – 2 Lagoon Drive , Onrus
The Brush Stroke – Marine Drive , Hermanus
Don't forget to visit the local craft market. Every weekend, weather permitting, Lemms' Corner Craft Market fills up with crafters selling a wide variety of handmade goods. You can find everything from wooden face masks and sculptures to beaded jewellery and clothing. Even if you don't want to buy anything, walking through the market is a relaxing, and often very entertaining, activity.
Did you know that there are more than 50 restaurants and coffee shops in Hermanus? Be sure you visit some of them during your next visit to Hermanus.
For more information on any of the above mentioned activities, contact the Hermanus Tourism Bureau -
Tel: +27 28 312 2629 or visit their website, click here
You can also visit these links:
Shark cage diving – http://www.sharklady.co.za/
Paragliding – http://www.parapax.com/paratours.htm
Scuba diving – http://www.scubaafrica.com/
Hermanus Golf Club – http://www.hgc.co.za/
Altira Spa – http://www.westerncapehotelandspa.co.za/spa/?sec=1
