Category: Things to do in Hermanus

Looking at visiting whale town?Here are the 10 best things to do in Hermanus Looking at the 10 best things to do in Hermanus? Explore with us as we take you on a journey into this stunning town. Situated about 90 minutes from Cape Town, Hermanus is the perfect mix of small town sophistication and a stunning natural playground.World-class shopping and dining experiences are never too far from beautiful scenery that includes harbours, the Overberg mountains, Southern Right Whales, indigenous Fynbos bush, the Fernkloof and Walker Bay Nature reserves and stunning white sand beaches. Discover 10 of the best things to do in and around Hermanus. 1. Visit the country market  Open every  Saturday from 9am to 1pm, the market is a great place to visit. And it' no wonder-the market has  won the 'best market in South Africa' award several times. Come early, pick up some farm fresh veggies and artisan bread, enjoy coffee and breakfast, meet up with friends, share a bottle of wine, enjoy live music, shop for hand-made handcrafts or try the various craft beers on tap. The market is kid, husband  dog friendly. Just make sure your husband is on a leash. Situated by the Hermanus Cricket Club. Easy peasy to find. Just ask a local if you can't find it-they will most likely be heading there themselves. 2. Take a stroll along the Cliff Path A definite high roller in when it comes to the 10 best things to do in Hermanus. The infamous Cliff Path stretches for about 12km from the New Harbour until Grotto Beach. The path hugs the shoreline and offers some stunning views. During the whale watching season ( July until late November), the walk offers some spectacular whale spotting viewing spots. The path is straight forward and easy to follow.