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Hotel overview

Stylish, contemporary and intimate (with just 5 suites), Mosselberg On Grotto is a beautiful beachside retreat. A very short walk through the indigenous fynbos brings you down onto the gorgeous Grotto Beach, and the house has been designed to make the most of the views out over the ocean, where from June to November you'll see whales as they migrate. Each suite is individually themed and there is a lovely central dining area which offering chic farmhouse hospitality.

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Hermanus Wine Hopper

Experience the spectacular Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) valley on a unique hop-on hop-off safari-style vehicle discovering the boutique wineries that are producing exceptional varietals, particularly Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The Valley’s close proximity to the ocean as well as its unique geography and soil diversity are the key contributors to the exceptional quality of the wines. Flexibility is key, with your ticket valid for the day as you hop between the different estates, and your transport coming by every 30 minutes.

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Light aircraft whale-watching

Whale watching from sea level is a bit like watching icebergs: there is far more going on under the water than above it. Its only from the air that you get an appreciation of just how huge these creatures are, and where you can enjoy classic images of calves swimming alongside their mothers. Of course, from a light aircraft you can see across a huge expanse of ocean, increasing your chances of spotting whales to a near-certainty in whale season. As well as the whale watching, there’s the sheer thrill of swooping along the stunning coastline and gaining a different and spectacular view of the Whale Coast.

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Hermanus Saturday Markets

Hermanus is famous for more than just the whales, and the Saturday markets are one example of this. There are several to choose from: there is a typical farmer’s market, where local farmers bring their organic produce to sell; there is also a “foodie” market, the Hermanuspietersfontein Boeremark, which focuses on more luxurious food, and the fantastic local wines; the Onrus market is parts arts and crafts market and part car boot sale, whilst there is another arts and craft market focused more on artwork and clothing. Basically if you enjoy shopping and browsing then you should try to leave yourself a free Saturday in Hermanus!

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Kayak Hermanus

With its mountainous backdrop and rugged coastline, the quaint, coastal village of Hermanus offers some of the best land-based whale watching in the world with the arrival of Southern Right Whales into the shelter of Walker Bay. Explore this magnificent coastline up close with your experienced guide, kayaking through the marine reserve enjoying sightings of cape fur seals, penguins, cormorants and other sea birds and marine mammals. From June to November you have the opportunity to view the whales up to 300m away and with minimal noise pollution and no environmental pollution this is one of the most ecologically friendly way to experience the whales.

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Hemel en Aarde wine valley

Hemel En Aarde means “Heaven and Earth”, and is an apt description for this beautiful valley just outside Hermanus. Traditionally, the South African wine industry has been dominated by the Winelands region, to the north of Hermanus. But a combination of clay soils and cool breeze make the Hemel En Aarde valley a dead ringer for northern France, and so it produces some truly excellent wines, mainly Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. Hamilton Russell estate in particular has produced some truly superb wines, amongst the very best in the country, whilst Bouchard Finlayson is also producing consistently superb wines. There are a number of other estates in the valley, and overall it is a very attractive place, gentle streams framed by towering mountains.

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