Question 1

What facilities are there on the beach of Breskens?

Accepted Answer

There is no lack of amenities at Breskens beach. There is plenty available. To make a brief overview, we have listed a few things for you:

Beach surveillance with first aid post. The post and surveillance are open during the summer season and during nice summer days out of season;
Beach pavilion and beach tents
Dune crossings suitable for disabled people
Near the dune crossings there is plenty of parking. Both paid and free
Horseback riding on the beach is possible, but read this carefully on the information boards at the beach crossings;
Beach activities such as surfing and kite flying are also allowed in specially designated areas. For this, read the local information boards at the beach crossings or ask for information at the beach tents.

Question 2

What is there to do in Breskens?

Accepted Answer

Want to get away from your vacation park in Breskens for a while? There is also plenty to do in the surrounding area! Below we have compiled a number of fun days out for you:

Ride the panorama route on the sea side. Drive parallel to the sea. Nowhere in the Netherlands is this possible! You can do this by car, but also by bike, moped or scooter;
With the family, friends or family take a look at the cast iron lighthouse Nieuwe Sluis which has been active since 1869. On weekends from April to October, the lighthouse is also open to visitors;
Taking a lovely and relaxing walk? That is very well possible in Breskens. Then take the four kilometer long route over or along the beach of Breskens and see incoming or outgoing ships pass by. Here you will enjoy the ultimate view where you can sometimes encounter seals! Along the way you will come across several places to eat and drink to take a break;
Do you like culture? Then take a look at the fishing museum of Breskens. Learn everything about fishing. Among other things, where the fishermen from Breskens fish, what the ships look like and what superstitions they have. There are also aquariums where you can see sea creatures such as sharks, flatfish, shells and coral.

Question 3

What are fun days out outside of Breskens?

Accepted Answer

There is plenty to do outside of Breskens as well. You and your children

Day trip Vlissingen

The ferry is usually within walking distance from your vacation park Breskens. Enjoy a day of shopping, walking or cycling in Vlissingen. Vlissingen is a large seaside resort with many stores, terraces and history.

Boat trip on the Westerschelde

In the port of Breskens, an old fisherman has converted his mussel cutter into a tour boat. With this boat you can take a beautiful cruise on the Westerschelde. You might even encounter porpoises or a seal. The cruise takes an average of 1.5 hours and sails between April and the end of October.

Fossil collecting in Cadzand

Cadzand-Bad is a place where fossils (old shark teeth) often wash ashore and can be found on the beach. For many tourists, this is a must-do activity when you are in the area. Cadzand-bad is easily accessible by car.

Nature reserve 'T Zwin

In this nature reserve 'T Zwin, you can enjoy walking and cycling. You can start in seaside resort Cadzand-bad. Definitely a recommendation for nature lovers!

A day in Bruges?

Within 45 minutes you are in one of the most famous commercial city of Europe, namely Bruges in Belgium. Highly recommended. Enjoy the old medieval alleys, the large square in front of the church where you will find several terraces. Shopping? Of course the ladies can't miss that. Also thought of the gentlemen who like a particularly good beer. Bruges is full of them!

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