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You have probably already selected Spain, Italy, Greece and perhaps even more Mediterranean gems for an unforgettable beach discharge this summer, but what if you were told that there is a long series of secret coastline that almost no Americans visits?
Better yet, it is only one flight away from countless American hubs, which ensures an easy journey over the air and a fast train ride on arrival.
As more travelers search less well -known instead of global icons, in which all the negative headlines spit out surpasses, such as places such as places such as places Oostende Go along the road.
National Geographic recently exuberant The close coasts of Belgium, which shed light on this relatively unknown hiding place, because most visitors are fellow Belgians or neighbors from the Netherlands and France.
But While Brussels broke a visitor records in 2024, Belgium is undoubtedly becoming increasingly popular with Americans, at.
So if you are waffle About your next beach holiday, let’s explore the beautiful resort city of Belgium to see what wait.
“Belgium” and “beach” in the same sense?
Rarely do you hear from travel stories with “Belgium” and “Beach” in the same sense, but you just can’t hang out with enough Belgians!
Most tourists come to Brussels and Bruges, but the local population loves their coast, especially because they are gatekeepers of one of Europe’s last remaining secrets, because Albania has risen to new heights.
Short but sweet, the coast of Belgium is a sandwich between France and the Netherlands with lively, spacious beaches, historic seaside resorts and surprising attractions.
The most striking thing about the couple is Ostend (also known as Oostend, depending on how deep in Rosetta Stone’s Flemish lessons in which you are).
All -embracing, holidaymakers have more than a dozen resorts to choose from. Of the picturesque banks of Du Panne, adjacent to France, to the quiet coastal city of Knokke-Heist, On the border of the Netherlands, the coast of Belgium is teeming with delights waiting to be discovered. Today, We will mainly focus on Ostend, perhaps the favorite among the locals and French and Dutch tourists.
Flowering art and less crowds: Ostend is a destination all year round
Even if you have already completed summer plans, you can put Ostend on the rear burner, because it is great to visit at any time of the year.
Although not overly pressure in the summer, people worldwide look for beautiful coasts at this time of the year to relax in their own part of paradise, so the coast does see a good part of European visitors.
It is safe to say all year round Plage d’Ostende Consider the cake as a favorite.
But it is not only the openness and serenity of the beaches of Ostend that are a draw, it is also the nearby unexpected attractions, such as such as CursalEurope’s largest casino, or Mu.zeeA museum on the water that shows age -old Belgian art to contemporary masterpieces.
One thing that Nat Geo did not touch was how you can move, and it is really unique! Belgium Coastal tram Covers 67 stops – you guessed it – along the coast, including Ostend.
In fact, it is the longest tramline Believe it in the world or not. If the stunning coast of Belgium was not shockingly enough, Ostend himself is full of surprises, whether you are a fan of art, a globetrotter who wants to discover hidden gems or a history lover – and if the latter is the case, make sure Fort Napoleonaccessible by one free ferry.
Where to stay in Ostend
As mentioned, there is a wide selection of resorts to choose from, but Nat Geo also gave a special mention Villa Ostinato Because of the attractive value and Hotel du ParcEspecially because of its sensational on-site Restaurant Cafè du Parc.
TripAdvisors ranks these hotels as the top 5 options of Ostend:
- Ostend Hotel
- C-Hotels Andromeda
- Hotels Prinses
- Thermae Palace Hotel (My Favorite!)
- C-Hotels Burlington
How to reach Ostend
How Ostend remains a secret is just one of the unanswered mysteries of life, but it is certainly not because it is difficult to reach.
According to flight connections, there are 6 direct routes from the US to Brussels:
- Boston
- Newark (if you dare! 😬 😬 😬)
- New York City
- Washington DC
- Chicago
- Atlanta
As soon as you land in Brussels and explore the sights and enjoy eating world -famous street, you jump on board a Belgian railway train for a 90 -minute trip to the coast.
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