| This is one of the Western Cape's premier coastal
resorts. Some of the best whale-watching in the world can be see from the 12 km coastal
path that weaves along its cliffs. Hundreds of Southern Right Whales come to mate and
calve here from July to November. Their arrival is announced by an official whale-crier
who sounds his horn as he walks down the town's streets. Hermanus is also well known as a
fishing resort and for its seafood. The Old Harbour has been preserved as a fishing
museum. Beaches are safe for swimming. Day walks can be enjoyed along the foot paths in
the nearby Fernkloof Nature Reserve. The local yacht club is situated at the Klein River
Lagoon, which is popular for sailing and birding.
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