{"id":481,"date":"2023-07-26T07:13:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T07:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/?p=481"},"modified":"2023-11-12T11:52:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-12T11:52:55","slug":"sea-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/sea-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to see the sea in Amsterdam?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you can see <strong>the sea in Amsterdam<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>The town boasts some of the finest beaches in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Today, I'm taking you there.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"summary-title\">The sea in Amsterdam: article summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary-box\">\n<ul class=\"summary-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141184603\">Where's Amsterdam beach?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141184604\">Mer Amsterdam : Discover Zandvoort beach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141184605\">Prefer Ijmuiden beach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141184606\">Amsterdam Sea: witnesses to history<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141184603\"><\/a><strong>Where's Amsterdam beach?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/amsterdam-beach\/\">best beaches near Amsterdam<\/a> are located on the North Sea coast, west of Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<p>The main seaside resort near Amsterdam is <strong>Zandvoort aan Zee<\/strong>A former fishing village with a pretty town center, a wide, beautiful sandy beach and numerous visitor facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Just up the hill, <strong>you'll find IJmuiden<\/strong>IJmuiden, Amsterdam's harbor city, boasts raw beauty. The sea powers everything in IJmuiden.<\/p>\n<p>This is where ferries and cruise ships dock, where you'll find the freshest fish and where you'll find a history of Amsterdam's defense against would-be invaders from across the sea.<\/p>\n<p>Today, IJmuiden benefits from a fantastic beach and North Sea winds to fuel a new industry: <strong>water sports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-482\" src=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mer-Amsterdam-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Amsterdam Sea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mer-Amsterdam-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mer-Amsterdam-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mer-Amsterdam-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mer-Amsterdam-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mer-Amsterdam.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141184604\"><\/a><strong>Mer Amsterdam : Discover Zandvoort beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Zandvoort beach has been awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness and safety. In summer, the sand is full of people enjoying the sun. In autumn and winter, residents and visitors alike enjoy the \"uitwaaien\", a Dutch word meaning \"sun\". <strong>walk in the fresh air on a slightly chilly day.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zandvoort's beach boasts a wide promenade and numerous beach pavilions, some of which are located in the heart of the town. <strong>remain open all year round<\/strong>. During your visit to Zandvoort, you can enjoy a drink at the Nautical Club or one of the many other clubs on the premises.<\/p>\n<p>Other Zandvoort beach clubs open all year round include Nius Beach House, with its open fireplace, and Thalassa, <strong>a family-run restaurant that prides itself on the quality of its cuisine.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141184605\"><\/a><strong>Prefer Ijmuiden beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Amsterdam beach stretches from Zandvoort to IJmuiden in a continuous strip of sand. For much of this distance, it backs onto the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park.<\/p>\n<p>At the northern end of the beach, at IJmuiden, the sandy strip becomes even wider, which means there's plenty of space for water sports activities.<\/p>\n<p>If walking on the beach isn't enough excitement for you, at IJmuiden beach you can <strong>learn to surf, kitesurf, sail or try blokarting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>A perfect place to relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>IJmuiden beach also boasts excellent beach bars, perfect for relaxing after enjoying the wind and waves. The Beach Inn is open all year round and has held the seal of approval since 2015. <strong>for its commitment to sustainability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141184606\"><\/a><strong>Amsterdam Sea: witnesses to history<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>History buffs will love Amsterdam's beaches. Indeed, the place is still marked by the various events that took place in Holland.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Discover the Atlantic Wall <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In 1942, Hitler ordered the construction of the Atlantic Wall. This was a chain of fortifications along the North Sea, the English Channel and the Atlantic coast, stretching through Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and France to the Spanish border.<\/p>\n<p>You can visit the bunkers built during this period. <strong>all along the coast of Amsterdam beach.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Well-preserved bunkers at IJmuiden<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The best place to see the bunkers is in IJmuiden. You can visit the bunker museum here, where 6 preserved underground bunkers tell the story of the Atlantic Wall.<\/p>\n<p>There are also a number of warships on the surface. You can then <strong>wandering through the dunes, then coming across these concrete carcasses<\/strong>. A unique atmosphere to experience near Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fort Island: a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Located at the entrance to the port of IJmuiden, Fort Island is intriguing and mysterious. From the moment you board the boat to the island, you'll feel a special atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Island has stood on the site since the late 1800s as part of the Amsterdam Defense Ring (Stelling van Amsterdam), a ring of 46 forts and batteries designed to protect the Dutch capital.<\/p>\n<p>The entire ring of forts has been <strong>listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Island is the largest fort in the Amsterdam defense ring, and a fascinating and strangely beautiful place. History buffs will be delighted to discover this 150-year-old site.<\/p>\n<p>A trip to the seaside during your visit to Amsterdam is an exceptional moment to share with family and friends. It's a great way to escape the big city and <strong>discover a calm and soothing place.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you can actually see the sea in Amsterdam? The city boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Today, I'm taking you there. The sea in Amsterdam: article summary Where is the beach in Amsterdam? 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