Zwin Nature Park, Belgium

National GeographicJul 5

Ready for a new adventure? Try sand sailing in Belgium

Anyone can learn to sand yacht, all you need is a decent gust — and a good set of waterproofs. Sand yachting is one sport anyone can get good at quickly — unlike surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing and ...

Former airstrip turned bird sanctuary

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De Panne beachSightSleek, three-wheeled craft speed along wet sand
Royal Sand Yachting ClubPlaceWelkom bij de grootste zeilwagenschool van België!
WesterpuntSightOp het einde van de betonnen wandeldijk richting Frankrijk, vind je sinds mei 2024 het Westerpunt.
WalloniaNeighborhoodCovering the southern portion of the country, Wallonia is primarily French-speaking.
Dumont quarterNeighborhoodSee art nouveau architecture
Zwin Nature ParkSightFormer airstrip turned bird sanctuary
KnokkeNeighborhoodThe town itself has 15,708 inhabitants.
TramMuseumNotre quarante-quatrième saison débutera le samedi 4 avril 2026 pour se terminer le dimanche 27 septembre.
OstendNeighborhoodIt comprises the boroughs of Mariakerke, Raversijde, Stene and Zandvoorde, and the city of Ostend proper – the largest…
Petit ComitéRestaurant
Petit Comité restaurantRestaurant
CalliePlace
Café BotteltjePub

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Ready for a new adventure? Try sand sailing in Belgium