Vermont

Situated at the entrance to the resort town of Hermanus, pretty Vermont village has a small stretch of beach and borders the Hoek-van-die-berg Nature Reserve. While the village does not have a swimming beach apart from a small alcove called Brekvis Bay, there are various locations along the suburb’s coastline to sit on the rocks and watch the whales that attract so many to this region. There is a large salt pan that draws birdlife, specifically flamingos, and is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors. A coastal walkway links Vermont to Onrus and goes past a tidal pool that is great for swimming.