Of course, you can play water sports, beach volleyball and do countless other beach activities. And of course you can sit on a terrace people-watching, watching kite-surfers jump and take nice beach walks. But the really great ‘inside tips’ are here.
Soak up the last sunrays of the day while sipping your Gin-Tonic on one of the beach terraces. Feet in the sand, enjoying the warmth. But of course, Zandvoort’s beach is not only suitable for a bite and a drink in the sun. All year round, you can fill your days on the more than 9 kilometres of sand. To give you a bit of a head start, we have listed our favourite beach activities for you.
On the beach, it is pitch black. Only the stars and the moon illuminate the night. You take a step into the sea and suddenly the water around your feet lights up bright blue: Sea Spark! A fantastic and impressive natural phenomenon that can only be seen under special circumstances. But once you’ve seen it, you won’t soon forget it. It is not called the Northern Lights of the North Sea for nothing! Sea sparkle occurs only in specific weather conditions. That also makes it so unique. Also, you need some luck. The best chances are in warm and calm weather. It also needs to be really dark and low light pollution to see it well.
The fresh sea breeze in your face and when you close your eyes, you feel like you are flying: the ultimate feeling of freedom. Feel like a kid again and swing on the beach swing at Bodhi Beach, Hippy Fish, Bernie’s Beachclub or Kayuca: swing with a sea view. The swings are only on the beach when the seasonal pavilions are built and open (from March to October)
In front of seasonal pavilion Meijer aan Zee you will find Meijer’s Cocktail Club. A separate outdoor bar where you can enjoy the most delicious cocktails from the first rays of the sun. All cocktails are made to your liking and taste and there is always a changing special. Feet in the sand, cocktail in hand and relax….
Of all the beach activities, this is perhaps the most luxurious. Bernie’s Beachbar on the north beach is Zandvoort’s most exclusive pavilion. And the unique thing about it is the swimming pool on the beach. Here, from your sunbed, you will experience all the luxury you could want. And if you need to cool down, just take a dip.
Not on the beach, but just above it: on the Fenemaplein near the station, you can chill out in one of the various hammocks in summer. After a nice day at the beach, enjoy the last rays of the sun from the comfort of your own hammock.
Yoga in Zandvoort
For a while, nothing at all. Close your eyes, pay attention to your breathing and listen to the murmur of the sea. Stretch those muscles and step off the beach completely relaxed after an hour. There are several yoga schools in Zandvoort, some of which also teach part of their classes on the beach. The beach environment then really provides one extra dimension….