Beach resort in the Netherlands

Zandvoort is a seaside town in the Netherlands that has everything you need for a great stay. There are many beach resorts in the Netherlands, but if you are looking for the liveliest and most beautiful, nothing beats Zandvoort. Several million tourists visit this coastal town every year.

The most beautiful Dutch beach resort isn't called 'Pearl by the sea' for nothing. It has wonderful beaches stretching more than nine kilometers. This makes it the perfect destination for a great beach holiday or weekend away. The beach, the dunes and the sea are also fantastic for a single day out.

At one of the many beach pavilions, some of which are open all year round, you can sit down, relax and enjoy the views. When the weather is nice, the beach is a favorite destination for sunbathing or swimming in the sea. There is also a separate nude beach for nudists.

Another thing the best beach resort in the Netherlands is famous for, is Circuit Park Zandvoort. Until a few decades ago, this race track hosted the Formula 1 races. The Zandvoort Tourist Information offers a guided tour of the grounds, where you'll get to see everything from the pits to the 'Tarzan turn'.

Do you love nature? Then the most beautiful coastal town in the Netherlands has lots to offer. At the north side is the Zuid Kennemerland National Park and at the south side you'll find the natural reserve Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The dunes have bunkers you can view inside and out, and you can join a guide for a nature walk.

All in all, Zandvoort is the best beach resort in the Netherlands for a day, a weekend or a whole holiday. And you'll have plenty of accommodations to choose from, because besides hotels and guest houses, there are also B&Bs, apartments and holiday homes. Or would you rather stay on a campsite in the best beach resort in the Netherlands? Everything is possible.