The Whale Coast is one of our favourite places for a quick weekend getaway. Towns like Hermanus and Stanford have so much to offer; throw in wines of the Hemel en Aarde Valley and the never-ending views of Walker Bay and it is pretty much perfect. It can be tempting to want to whizz straight there but there are so many great places along the way that are really worth visiting. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is one place that