Hermanus Central, Hermanus

Hermanus Central at a glance

This picturesque seaside town offers a relaxed lifestyle of unparalleled scenic beauty, modern infrastructure, upmarket shops, beauty salons and spa's and endless adventure options. Regarded as the best land-based whale watching hub of the world, providing an up-close-and-personal experience from the cliff-top paths winding its way around the bay. There is a strong café culture with stunning eateries that line the main promenade area along with boutiques, décor, arts and craft stores. Perfect setting to spend a lazy morning drinking coffee at a pavement café or enjoy dinner at excellent eateries who have exquisite views of Walker Bay.  The Old Harbour Open-Air Museum (including the stone and concrete Old Harbour itself) is a provincial heritage site and unique in that apparently it is one of only two fishing harbours in the world that has been conserved intact. It is an iconic symbol of Hermanus Central. 

A number of local markets that provide a wide range of fresh produce and local eats and drinks of exceptional quality for a fabulous day of family fun is part of the magic of Hermanus. Hermanus Central is home to one of South Africa's most spectacular seaside hotels, The Marine, which overlooks the breathtaking Walker Bay. It is the ultimate location for whale watching - often directly from the comfort of the sea view bedrooms, offering guests an experience beyond expectation.

Many famous artists and writers hail from Hermanus, Onrus and Vermont and today the arts and culture scene is as strong as ever. There are a vast number of art galleries and studios exhibiting works of every genre and medium, from paintings to ceramics and weaving to delicate stoneware. Hermanus is also famous for its various sculptures around town along the coastline.