Known around the world as The Whale Nursery of southern Africa, Witsand is a wonderful travel destination for people who love nature and have a particular fascination with whales. Located at the mouth of the Breede River, there are more than four kilometres of white sand beaches here. The Breede River is one of South Africa's largest navigable rivers and a real paradise for birdwatchers. But what really lures visitors is the annual migration of southern right whales that swim to St Sebastian Bay every year between June and November. The town's location is considered the best vantage point to witness these magnificent creatures anywhere on earth. This is the only village on St Sebastian Bay with infrastructure prepared to handle the needs of tourists. There are plenty of Witsand hotels to cater to the hordes of whale lovers who descend on the bay every summer, as well as a selection of restaurants, bars and shops.

other spellings: witsandhotels, witsnad hote, witsande hotell, witsaand otel, witdand hotles