Grotto Beach
An 18-km Blue Flag-certified white sand beach stretching from the east of town to the mouth of the Klein River, good for walking and swimming.
Grotto Beach is Hermanus's largest beach. Its fine white sand stretches about 18 km east to the mouth of the Klein River lagoon. It has held Blue Flag certification for many years and offers lifeguards, changing rooms and restaurants. It is suitable for swimming and surfing in summer, and on windy days you can watch kitesurfers. In winter, you can see whales offshore from the sand. The smaller Voëlklip beach next door has rock pools between the reefs, which are good for children to splash in. It is about a 5-minute drive from the town center.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fernkloof Nature Reserve
- Klein River Lagoon
- Hermanus
- Old Harbour & Whale Museum
- Hermanus Country Market
- Hermanus Cliff Path
- Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
- Rotary Way Scenic Drive