Nieuwpoort Beach

Visitors will find Nieuwpoort Beach one of the cleanest beaches in Belgium, both on land and underwater, thanks to local efforts to make it a prime destination. Grass dunes line the beach, and a large pedestrian area is directly behind them. At the eastern end of the beach, there is a lighthouse and two long jetties, marking the entrance to the wide canal that welcomes both cargo and yachts into the city center.

While you'll find many modern hotels along the coast, Nieuwpoort also has several historic buildings that face the water, making a stroll on the promenade a beautiful sight on both sides. Along here, you'll find plenty of restaurants overlooking the ocean, as well as several watersports rental shops and beachwear vendors. The jetties are also an excellent place for a stroll - they are wide and completely accessible.

The small city of Nieuwpoort itself has a lot to offer, including tours of the canal and the Medieval Old Town area, with its picturesque cobblestone streets and centuries-old houses. There are also many monuments here, like the UNESCO-listed Nieuwpoort Bell Tower.

Location: Flanders, Belgium, and in the Flemish province of West Flanders