Knokke-Heist is Belgium's most upmarket seaside resort, on the Dutch border. Art galleries, the villas of Het Zoute, some 11 kilometres of beach and the Zwin nature reserve make it a varied destination. What can you expect at Knokke-Heist? - Nature: Het Zwin is a tidal area on the border with thousands of migratory birds, ...
Blankenberge is a lively, family-friendly resort between Bruges and the sea. Its Art Deco pier, Belle Époque villas and wide promenade give the town its character. What can you expect at Blankenberge? - Sights: The 1933 Pier stretches about 350 metres into the sea and reopened in 2023 after a thorough renewal. The Belle ...
Bruges is a medieval trading city laced with canals, with an almost completely preserved historic centre. The old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 and is just a quarter of an hour by train from the coast. What can you expect at Bruges? - History: Through the Zwin, medieval Bruges had access to the sea ...
Breskens is a fishing town on the Westerschelde in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. With its fishing harbour, marina, fish restaurants and a wide beach overlooking the shipping lane, it is the region's maritime resort. What can you expect at Breskens? - Sights: The Nieuwe Sluis lighthouse on the sea wall is the oldest cast iron ...
Middelburg is the capital of Zeeland and a lively monument city with over 1,100 listed buildings. Around the Markt you will find terraces, shops and restaurants, and traces of its rich trading past are everywhere. What can you expect at Middelburg? - History: Middelburg began in the 9th century as a ring fort against the ...
Ghent is a lively university and port city where the Leie and Scheldt meet. Its medieval skyline with three towers, a large car-free centre and a strong reputation for food and veggie dishes make it a top destination. What can you expect at Ghent? - History: In the 13th century Ghent was Europe's leading centre for ...
Vlissingen is a port city at the mouth of the Westerschelde, where a city visit combines easily with a beach day. From the boulevard, one of the longest in the Netherlands, you watch big ships heading for Antwerp. What can you expect at Vlissingen? - History: Vlissingen received city rights in 1315 and in 1572 was one of ...
Sluis is a small fortified town in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, right by the Belgian border. It is known as a cosy shopping town full of boutiques, restaurants and terraces, and has the only belfry in the Netherlands. What can you expect at Sluis? - History: Sluis grew up around 1270 as an outer port of Bruges on the Zwin and ...
Ostend is the largest city on the Belgian coast and is called the queen of seaside resorts. A royal past, a fishing port, the art of James Ensor and a long promenade give the city its character. What can you expect at Ostend? - History: Ostend received city rights around 1265 and endured one of the bloodiest sieges of the ...
