Hermanus Esplanade SEAFRONT HOLIDAY APARTMENTS

Dear Guests and friends.

The weather is getting warmer,and whales are now being sighted every day. It's also almost time for the Whale Festival at the end of September and everybody is getting ready for a busy festival. At The Hermanus Esplanade our prices are still so good that coming for a holiday while its still quiet is an excellent idea.

 A new adventure boat has been launched,”The Marine Big 5 Eco Trip”. They meet in the New Harbour in Hermanus, from where they launch. First they pass Danger Point and then head for Dyer Island finding Southern Right Whales on route. At Dyer Island  one can view the African Penguins. Thereafter they go to Geyser Island the place the Cape Fur Seals call home. The island is home to about 55000 seals. Then they will go between the two islands, this is called Shark Alley. At Shark Alley you can view the famous Great White Sharks. And hopefully you might have a sighting of the Dolphins. The trip is about 3 hours long and it is advisable to dress warmly. The cost for this amazing trip is:R850.00 p/p ,Please feel free to ask our reception to book this trip for you.

Another new venture is the opening of the new Save Our Seas Shark Display in the White Shark Embassy at Kleinbaai near Gansbaai. It is the new center that continues to foster a love and appreciation for the sharks through awareness. A must see if you are visiting The Hermanus Esplanade this August.

The month of August is full of activity ,with the ever popular Hermanus Food & Wine Festival with 250 wines from more than 70 producers for tasting. All wines can be purchased on site or shipped home.  And the Kalfiefees  promises great fun with excellent music and performances from all over,see their website for  the program and booking enquiries. A Wedding Indaba is also planned and it is a must if you are planning on having a wedding do soon.

Restaurants in Hermanus are also keeping their promise with some great winter warmers,specially for those who are a bit tight on the money front, eating out will still be good value and good quality.

• Tariffs per apartment per day on PRE-PAID accommodation only.

Regular Events for the month of August:

Fridays: Evening art markets at The Village Square Piazza featuring all Hermanus local handmade art.

Saturdays:

• Fernkloof Farmers Market at a new venue Montessori school.

• Hermanus Pietersfontein food and wine market.

• St Peters Church Coffee morning.

• Fisherman's Village craft market on Lemm's corner

• 1 and 8 August 2009- Open day at The Hermanus Magnetic Observatory. Entrance free! 8 August 2009-Cellist concert by Francois Le Roux Call:028 313 8200
  
  
• 6-10 August 2009- Kalfiefees Onrus/Hermanus kalfiefees@hermanus.co.za
  
  
• 7-9 August 2009- Hermanus Food and Wine Festival www.hermanuswineandfood.co.za
  
  
• 22nd August 2009- Kennedy's Wedding indaba info@kennedysathermanus.com
  
  
• 22nd August 2009- Behind the Mask-Opera produced by Dr Carl van Dyk.Tickets available from Hermanus Library.

Please visit our website www.hermanusesplanade.com for more information on our accommodation, rates and to make on line enquiries.

For more information on events please call our office.