Oostduinkerke beach: age-old tradition and new kicks

In the morning, ask the Oostduinkerke aan Zee Tourist Guide when the prawn fishermen set out on horseback. When the tide is low, you can see them at work on Oostduinkerke beach. An opportunity you really do not want to miss as there is no other place on earth where this age-old spectacle can still be admired.

Then enjoy a brisk 5-kilometre walk along the beach towards Nieuwpoort. Upon arrival, you may want to treat yourself to a delectable spaghetti carbonara at Botticelli's. Next, it is to time for a bout of heavy duty shopping in fashionable Nieuwpoort. Lombardsijdestraat in particular is well worth discovering. Your teens do not feel much like shopping? Give in and watch them pull off madcap stunts with their kit skates on the beach. In the meantime, you can check out Dutch designer's Leontine Hagoort's trendy handbags at your leisure at Absolut. Feeling exhausted? Hop on to the Coastal Tram to return to Oostduinkerke as evening sets in. Still as fit as a fiddle? Then you will not say no to an evening walk along the beach.

Set out on foot from Oostduinkerke aan Zee. Perfect for families with older children.