Hermanus Overview
This lovely town, on the coastal area of the Overberg, is most well known for its awesome land based
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In and Around
Hermanus
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2008/10/08 07:00 am to 2008/10/12 07:00 pm
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Do you love extreme endurance running in magnificent locations? Then this is the perfect challenge - five days of awesome trail running, beautiful beaches, stunning mountain and coastal scenery, refreshing forests and orchards, exhilarating descents and river crossings. The Cape Odyssey is here for the second time, brought to you by the Absa Cape Epic dream team who also organise the highly successful staged mountain bike race.
Dash past frolicking whales and through a land flowing with earthly delights The route starts in Hermanus where the whales frolic about and follows the fynbos coast to the pretty village of Kleinmond, situated on the edge of the unique Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, one of the planets few botanical “World Heritage Areas”. The trail will eventually take runners through one of the richest fruit growing regions in South Africa. From there the route descends into the picturesque vineyards of the Franschhoek Valley, a land flowing with good food and wine. The last stage finishes at the legendary Boschendal Wine Estate, guarded by the Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountain ranges. It is one of the oldest wine producers in the New World with a French viticultural heritage dating back to 1685.
*odyssey n. 1. An extended adventurous voyage 2. An intellectual or spiritual quest
Who will be there? World record holder Mimi Anderson is one of the top world-class athletes participating in this year’s Cape Odyssey. She recently improved the ladies world record, running from John O’Groats at the top of Scotland to Lands End at the bottom of England.
Why do it? Just ask Mimi! To the question of whether participating in a strenuous event like this is punishment, she responds without hesitation. “Running is quite simply the best feeling in the world – when I took up running in 1999 it was like being given a pair of wings and my freedom! How could it possibly be a punishment when we’re given the opportunities of running in some of the most beautiful parts of the world and meeting great people who will inspire you along the way – it’s a privilege and an honour!”
Need to know? http://www.cape-odyssey.com/
Where to stay? Book a bed in Hermanus, Kleinmond, Grabouw, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.
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Event website
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http://www.cape-odyssey.com/
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© Cape Odyssey
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Accommodation near Hermanus
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Walkerbay Manor an Artist’s Home is owned and managed by Desiré de Klerk. We offer warm hospitality, attention to detail and great country breakfasts and is literally a stone’s throw away from the best whale watching spots. For the golf fanatic, the Hermanus golf club is 200m away and Arabella Golf Estate only 20 minutes away. “an Artist’s Home” is housing all fine art OF “Desiré de Klerk – impre
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With spring in your footstep.. Get out of the city - three nights for two and pay only R1500 incl breakfast. Spend a romantic spring holiday in Hermanus. Walkerbay is a favorite among the whales and as they gravitate here, so do their many admirers. Enjoy the wines of this famous cool climate region. Browse the art galleries and bookshops. Morning and afternoon walks on the Cliff Path. Spoil that special person.
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Marine Square is ideally located in the centre of Hermanus, only meters from the village square piazza, restaurants, boutiques and famous cliff paths for whale-watching in season.
This apartment hotel offers 10 luxury suites: 4 with 3 bedrooms, 4 with 2 bedrooms, and 2 with 1 bedroom. The suites are spacious, comfortable and stylishly furnished
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Anchor's Rest is situated in the quaint seaside village of Hermanus, 120km from Cape Town. We are 150m from the famous cliff paths boasting the best landbased whale watching in the world. Anchor’s Rest is a 1.5km stroll to the village centre. It lies between the historic Old Harbour ( in the village) and the New Harbour with its restaurants within walking distance.
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Our aim is to provide affordable accommodaiton to both the local and international market, without compromising of style, amenities or service.
Stylishly appointed suites, large saltwater pool, full farmhouse breakfast, walking distance to town.
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The Brown Jug offers affordable, safe self catering or bed and breakfast accommodation. Under cover parking, close to sea, whale paths, village and restaurants. Sparkling swimming pool, private entrances, barbecue facilities, tranquil garden. Close to amenities and golf course.
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Ten minute drive from Hermanus, one hour from Cape Town Airport. Spectacular sea front views. Unlimited whale watching from your own private balcony. Two minutes walk to the beach. Magnificent sunsets. If you want to see, hear and smell the sea it's the place to be.
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Luxury Self catering and B&B accommodation with private patios. Swimming pool & barbeque facilities in huge indigenous garden. Walk to the seafront cliff path and several beaches. Shop nearby, 2.6 km to Hermanus Golf course and Village Centre. Child friendly. Off street parking. Serviced daily. Free wireless internet Our generous breakfasts cater for all dietary requirements. Laundry Service.
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138 Marine is an exclusive, upmarket seafront guest house with spectacular, unspoiled sea views and exquisite mountain scenery, only 4 km from the Hermanus town centre. There are four double rooms, and a family room, each individually decorated and luxuriously fitted, meeting international standards
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Popular self catering or bed and breakfast accommodation at Eastbury Cottage guest house in quiet area of Hermanus close to golf course, seafront, shops and restaurants. Cosy fireplace in winter. Laundry facility. Braai and private outdoor areas. Child friendly. Off street parking. Serviced daily except on religious holidays.
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Sixteen Reasons is within walking distance of all attractions, restaurants and the Hermanus CBD, or enjoy your day at our saltwater pool. Start your day with a Full Farmhouse breakfast. All our suites are en suite with a separate bath and shower, luxurious bath products and large fluffy towels. All suites have fans, heater, safes, minibars & TV'S.
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