Hermanus is a beautiful coastal village that has boomed into a large centre in recent years. Complete will amenities like shopping malls, schools and sports fascilities, Hermanus is becoming a very popular destination for people wanting to leave the city life of Cape Town. For adventurers, there is no end to the mountain and coastal trails to be explored on foot or by mountain bike. The ocean is alive with sea life from massive Southern Right Whales to dolphins, penguins and seals, and there are a few notable surf spots in and around the town.