Hermanus

Set along the cliffs between mountain and sea, Hermanus is one of the mostpopular holiday and travel destinations in South Africa. Initially it was theabundance of fish in Walker Bay, along which the village rapidly grew, thatattracted holidaymakers. Today, the stars of the bay are undoubtedly theSouthern Right Whales that migrate from Antarctica to mate and calve hereduring the winter months.But it is not only the wonders of the sea that draw thousands of visitorsto this picturesque village and surrounds year after year. Mountains, fynbos,culture, arts, crafts, country markets, adventure sports, scenic walks, golf courses,nature reserves, shark-cage diving, historical landmarks, and the vineyardsand world-class wines of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley are richly described andillustrated in this lavish volume.With chapters covering all aspects of the town's diversity, the reader will learnmore about all that is so generously on offer here, and also catch a rare glimpseof the heart that drives the town: the people and communities that have shapedthis favoured destination.An earlier edition of Hermanus appeared in 2008. Now republished as a newtitle, the book features entirely rewritten text and fresh photographs throughout,many commissioned especially for this edition.