The coast of Belgium (North Sea) stretches for 70 km and attracts travelers who love cool water and cool sun (the best time to visit is June-August).
Resorts of Belgium on the coast (benefits of relaxation)
In the resort towns of De Panne, Ostend, Newport, tourists will find castle hotels, hotels, new and old villas (between the coastal resorts, you can travel by tram). Zvin Nature Reserve will provide everyone with the opportunity to see various birds (about 100 species); and the green resort of De Han will offer its guests to admire the dunes, go fishing, walk in the woods along the sea.
Cities and resorts of Belgium on the coast
- Ostend: at the resort you can meet the inhabitants of the North Sea at the Noordzee aquarium, gamble at the Oostende Kursaal casino, visit the Peter and Paul Church, look at the James Ensor house-museum and the Mercator water museum, spend time in the system's water park “Sun Parks International” (there is a cafe, solarium, saunas, pool cascades, slides, jacuzzi, Kids Club), sailing and windsurfing, and just bask in the sun on local beaches (you can find them at the train station and not far from the former royal villa of Leopold II).
- Knokke-Heist: This prestigious seaside resort is ideal for kitesurfing and windsurfing (there is a 12 km long sandy beach) or buggy riders (you can rent this car to ride the sand dunes). In Knokke-Heist, you will be offered a trip to the Zwin Nature Reserve, where you will see the flora of the coastal areas, seabirds and various animals. And since there is a reserve for butterflies on the territory of the reserve, you will be able to admire about 400 species of these insects. If you are interested in interesting events, then guess the trip to the annual music festival “Kneistival” (July).
- Blankenberge: guests of the resort will be offered to explore the 350-meter pier (it was built in 1933), the Church of St. Anthony (XIV century), the "Old Town Hall" edition, spend time on a 3-kilometer beach, look at the inhabitants of the North Sea (about 70 species) at the Sea Life Oceanarium, attend the Carnival, Sand Sculpture Festival and Flower Parade. And since the resort has a yacht club, regattas are regularly held here. As for active pastime, at the resort you will find a casino, mini-golf, nightclubs, and the “Merry Velodrome”.
Are you looking for a place to relax and be inspired? Take a closer look at the coastal resorts in Belgium.
