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H E A LT H • C O U N T RY E S TAT E L I V I N G

“Arabella is an ideal base from which to explore
the beautiful Overstrand region”
no surprise that Hermanus has grown in the last decade,
yet the town retains the olde-worlde charm of its fishing
village heritage.
The Hermanus Wine Route meanders gently through
the picturesque Hemel-en-Aarde valley, uniting 15 small
wineries each producing premium, world-class wine in
sustainably managed vineyards. The combination of
fine wines and magnificent scenery makes for a truly
memorable experience.
The annual Hermanus Whale Festival held in September
attracts many thousands of visitors each year, who come
to enjoy the best land-based whale watching in the world
together with great food, colourful craft markets, live music
and other non-stop entertainment for the whole family.
For those Arabella residents who prefer their amenities
with a little less bustle, the sleepy seaside village of
Kleinmond is just 7km away and provides for all day-today requirements. The marshes around Kleinmond are
home to what is believed to be South Africa’s only herd

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of free- roaming wild horses, and catching a glimpse of
them is considered a rare treat.
For more information please visit
www.arabellacountryestate.co.za

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