{"id":43231,"date":"2021-09-28T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T06:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=43231"},"modified":"2022-04-15T17:52:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T15:52:47","slug":"north-sea-zwin-nature-park-knokke-heist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/north-sea-zwin-nature-park-knokke-heist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wonders of the North Sea: Birdwatching in the Zwin Nature Park and Water sports in Knokke-Heist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Knokke-Heist is a seaside resort in Belgium, located in the northwest of the country. It is the greenest part of the coast.\u00a0The Zwin and Knokke-Heist nature park area consist of an impressive diversity: beaches, dunes, mudflats, salt marshes, ponds, swamps and forests. All the green areas can be easily reached on foot or by bicycle.<\/p>\n

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Knokke-Heist. Photos by Irene Paolinelli\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n

Do not miss the main attractions<\/strong>!\u00a0Museums, local gastronomy, beaches, nature, water sports.<\/p>\n

1. Zwin Nature Park<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Flickr.com<\/div><\/div>\n

The Zwin<\/strong> plain stretches across the borders of Flanders<\/strong> and the Netherlands<\/strong>, about three-quarters of the total area, is on Belgian territory and about a quarter is on Dutch territory. It is an area of pastoral landscape<\/strong> rare in Europe with an exceptional habitat<\/strong>. Wear comfortable boots, waterproof, windproof equipment<\/strong> and take binoculars<\/strong> with you for birdwatching<\/a>! The landscape offers special plants, such as glasswort<\/strong>, sea lavender<\/strong> and ‘zwinneblomme<\/strong>‘.This soil is a rich and varied source of food for thousands of birds<\/strong>. Throughout the year they are present in large numbers. You can find more information about visiting the park with a guide<\/strong> here.<\/p>\n

2. The beautiful beaches and water sports of Knokke-Heist<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Canva<\/div><\/div>\n

Knokke offers many activities for those who love the waves<\/strong>. Windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing… Seven water sports<\/strong> clubs give you the perfect opportunity and conditions for water activities, with qualified instructors<\/strong> ready to help you or teach you new tricks. There is something for everyone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n