Zandvoort is a city with allure. In the year 1100, Zandvoort was known as Sandevoerde, a contraction of two Dutch words meaning ‘sand’ and ‘dune passage’, and the villagers primarily made a living as fishermen. Centuries later, Zandvoort started to adopt an image as a true seaside resort, visited by a great number of celebrities. Currently, Zandvoort is a joy to the senses in a number of ways. The beautiful dunes, famous beach with its many pavilions, Zandvoort’s racetrack and of course the village itself, which is a great place to shop and let yourself be amazed by its beautiful historic buildings.

Katwijk aan Zee was considered a fishermen’s village for a long time. The gorgeous Katwijks Museum is home to a large collection of items from the beautiful, but restless business of open water fishing. Nowadays, most people see Katwijk aan Zee as a family oriented seaside resort, with a beautiful 4.5 kilometre stretch of beach, characterised by its beach cabins. And after a beautiful day, you can stop by one of the welcoming restaurants for a deliciously fresh seafood meal. All things considered, this is the ideal place to spend a summer’s day with family and friends.