{"id":42848,"date":"2021-09-10T08:00:48","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T06:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=42848"},"modified":"2022-04-15T17:39:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T15:39:53","slug":"dog-friendly-cycling-zeeland-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/dog-friendly-cycling-zeeland-netherlands\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog-Friendly Cycling in Zeeland in the Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover the unique province of Zeeland<\/a>, a province of the Netherlands<\/a> rich in nature and history, located in the southwestern part of the country. It consists of several former islands (hence the name Zeeland, land of the sea) and a strip of land bordering Belgium to the south.<\/h2>\n
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Zelanda. Photo by Alexander Schimmeck via unsplash.com<\/div><\/div>\n

Here in Zeeland, you can enjoy beautiful beaches<\/strong> with crystal clear water<\/strong> and culinary delicacies<\/strong> from the sea such as mussels and lobster. Large parts of Zealand<\/strong> lie below sea level. This area is also ideal for camping<\/strong> enthusiasts. As soon as you arrive at your destination, you’ll want to jump on your bike, as Zealand is a paradise thanks to its efficient network of cycling<\/strong> routes. Recharge your batteries and get on your bike<\/strong> to explore this beautiful landscape! Start your tour from Vlissingen<\/strong>, pass Middelburg<\/strong>, Oostkapelle<\/strong>, Domburg<\/strong> and Westkapelle<\/strong>, nature is waiting for you!<\/p>\n

1. The Vlissingen Cycle Route<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Irene Paolinelli\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n

Start in Vlissingen<\/strong> and cycle along the Walcheren canal<\/strong> to the historic town of Middelburg<\/strong>. From here the route takes you to Oostkapelle<\/strong>. You will pass through the seaside places of Domburg<\/strong> and Westkapelle<\/strong> where scenes of heavy fighting took place during World War II<\/strong>. Along the coast, there are sandy beaches<\/strong> where you can stop for a swim<\/strong> in summer. The return point will be Vlissingen<\/strong>. The total distance is 49 km<\/strong> (3h15). Follow the green route<\/strong> number 86<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

2. The Best Natural Beaches<\/h2>\n
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Natural beaches Zeeland. Photos by Irene Paolinelli<\/div><\/div>\n

Zealand<\/strong> boasts 650 km<\/strong> of coastline<\/strong>, with plenty of natural beaches<\/strong> offering activities for everyone. You can take long walks and enjoy a variety of water sports<\/strong>.\u00a0These natural beaches offer a variety of extraordinary plants such as sea herring<\/strong> and sea fennel<\/strong>, as well as animals such as nightingales<\/strong> and Highland cows<\/strong>. Some attractive natural beaches are ‘t Oude Vuur<\/strong> in Nieuw-Haamstede, Domeinen 3<\/strong> in Wenstenschouden, Kievitte<\/strong> in Cadzand-Bad, ‘t Zwin<\/strong> in Retranchement and Zwarte Polder<\/strong> in Nieuwvliet-Bad.<\/p>\n

3. The Best Beaches for Families<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Canva<\/div><\/div>\n

Zeeland offers beautiful, safe, clean beaches with children’s play areas<\/strong>, ideal for families<\/strong>. Ouddorp<\/strong>, Cadzand<\/strong> and Oostkapelle<\/strong> are among the best locations. In Cadzand and Oostkapelle you can also go surfing<\/strong>. With a bit of luck, seals can be spotted at low tide in Ouddorp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

4. The Best Beaches for Water Sports<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Canva<\/div><\/div>\n

If you are a water sports<\/strong> enthusiast, Zealand<\/strong> will surprise you. Blokarting<\/strong>, surfing<\/strong>, wakeboarding<\/strong>: in Zealand, you will find the best places to practice these sports as well as a wide range of schools offering lessons<\/strong> and equipment<\/strong>. De Brouwersdam<\/strong> is the most popular destination for watersports enthusiasts. It is easily accessible and almost always has very high waves. Windsurfers<\/strong>, kitesurfers<\/strong> and surfers<\/strong> have plenty of space and high waves in Domburg<\/strong>, as well as at the Watergat beach<\/strong> in Renesse. Surfing is also possible at Duinstrand beach<\/strong> in Vlissingen. Here are some surf<\/strong> and kitesurf<\/strong> schools<\/strong> where you can rent all the necessary equipment:<\/p>\n