The notebook of Belgian Coast
Seek the most beautiful shades of blue.
North Sea Rivage, seaside resorts, long beaches, dunes, dykes, coastal tram and Zwin reserve.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Possible without car depending on area
Coast · Nature · City
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Belgian Coast
North Sea Rivage, seaside resorts, long beaches, dunes, dykes, coastal tram and Zwin reserve.
Ostend, De Haan and Zwin give the most telling landmarks of Belgian Coast. Together, they form a destination where the coastline, natural spaces and urban life meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: urbanization of the seafront and frequent wind. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Ostende
- De Haan
- Zwin
Before you choose
- Urbanisation of the seafront
- Common wind
- Summer flood
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Balnear station
Ostende
Ostend displays a more urban Belgian coast, with large beach, lively dike, port, museums and memories of seaside resorts. It is suitable for travellers who love living seafronts, less intimate than coastal villages but more varied.
Range
Plage de De Haan
De Haan beach offers a softer version of the Belgian coastline, with wide sand, dunes and Belle Époque villas nearby. Walking on the dyke or at the edge of the water works especially well off season, when space resumes.
Natural reserve
Zwin
The Zwin opens the Belgian coast on a landscape of mudflats, salty meadows, dunes and migratory birds. The visit is of interest to lovers of accessible nature, with easy paths and a very changing light depending on tide, wind and season.
Practical tips
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