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Surfer walks along the beach in the city of Ostend with her surfboard at the water's edge, by city photographer Natalia Marcelewicz (unsplash)
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Where can you swim, walk your dog, or find a toilet on the beach in Ostend? All rules and facilities per beach zone.
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Every time we look at the beach in Ostend, we notice how vast it actually is. From the peaceful dunes at Raversijde to the Klein Strand where the seals rest and play. It is striking how the various beaches feel different too! We see this on the city's official beach maps as well…
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Surfer walks along the beach in the city of Ostend with her surfboard at the water's edge, by city photographer Natalia Marcelewicz (unsplash)
City of Ostend city photographers natalia marcelewicz uAIl0kHbyBk unsplash lowres
Oostende.Where can you swim, walk your dog, or find a toilet on the beach in Ostend? All rules and facilities per beach zone.
Every time we look at the beach in Ostend, we notice how vast it actually is. From the peaceful dunes at Raversijde to
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Mural Ostend Apartment with sea view
Mural Ostend Apartment with sea view
Oostende., Holiday tipsOstend City Walks: Explore Ostend via unique street art and murals.
Last weekend, we decided to play real tourists again in our own coastal town. A thermos of tea, our walking shoes on, the best croissants from
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Anke and Hans winter tips in Ostend apartment with sea view IMG 8961 scaled 1 scaled
Anke and Hans winter tips in Ostend apartment with sea view IMG 8961 scaled 1 scaled
Oostende., Holiday tipsWhy winter on the Belgian coast also offers you a magical week's holiday
Winter on the Belgian coast: wind in your hair, fresh air, a warm waffle, and lights. Read why we love staying in Ostend in the winter.
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Swimming Ostend evening seal improved scaled
Oostende.Why I swim in the North Sea as much as possible
Swimming in open water is a pure health cure for me. The sea and rivers give me energy. Early one morning, I float in the
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Trustindex trusted site Anke Hans landlord apartment with sea view 2
Oostende., ReviewsLooking for a reliable rental on the Belgian coast? Appartement-met-zeezicht.be is officially recognized as a Trusted Site!
Reliable rentals on the Belgian Coast are everyone's wish. But unfortunately, holidaymakers are sometimes scammed. Not with us. The official recognition of our websites and
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holiday home 4-star recognition shield e1536588031863
Oostende., Holiday rentalFour stars for our Apartment with Sea View. What does this recognition from Tourism Flanders mean?
Tourism Flanders recognizes our Apartment on the Zeedijk in Ostend as a 'four-star holiday home'. This gives our guests the reassuring feeling that everything is more than in
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Ostend Second World War German mine clearers at work on the beach M008042 image bank coastal heritage
Oostende., Holiday tips80 years after the end of the Second World War. Visit these heritage sites in Ostend
Did you know, for example, that the Queen of Seaside Resorts itself was liberated eight months before May 8, 2025? On September 8, 1944. This article teaches you
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Children playing on Ostend Mariakerke beach AppartementMetZeezicht.be
Children playing on Ostend Mariakerke beach AppartementMetZeezicht.be
Oostende.Why spring is wonderful for a holiday on the Belgian coast
After the quiet winter months, spring brings a fresh energy to the coast. It is that time of year for your first drink on a terrace.
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James Ensor House Ostend visit to museum IMG 8069 scaled 1 scaled
Oostende.3 reasons why we recommend the James Ensor House in Ostend
The James Ensor Museum is without a doubt one of the most fascinating museums in Ostend. Why? Because we experience much more there than just looking at paintings.
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AdobeStock 86204848 1 scaled 1 scaled
Oostende.How coastal protection will radically change your beach holiday in Ostend by 2060. 5 improvements by Plan Seaward
The sea view from the Sea-View Apartment will change drastically over the coming decades. But don't worry! Because coastal protection against rising sea levels is yielding unexpected improvements.
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Dogs running at the beach kojirou sasaki fl4Z2ethirU unsplash
Oostende.Why your dog loves a holiday by the sea? 3 reasons
A holiday by the sea with your dog is not only fun for you, but also for your four-legged friend. Dogs love the new sounds, the
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5be40beb823c0 DINI O62 5SORTING 3 Wouter Rawoens reduced 48d071756350d0cb8592fd3300c0b696 1000
Oostende., Holiday tipsFresh shrimps and fish at the Vistrap in Ostend? How fish vendors succeed every day
Are the shrimp at the Vistrap in Ostend really fresh every day? Go shrimp fishing with the fishing boat O.62 Dini. Journalist Hans takes you
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supermarket Zeedijk Oostende reduced scaled 1
Oostende.+15 shops and restaurants within a maximum of 1 km from your holiday apartment
"Are there shops and restaurants in Ostend near Het Appartement and De Loft?" Our guests ask us that regularly. We can
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Blog 7 reasons for meeting and working in Ostend reduced
Oostende., Holiday rentalWorking by the sea? Good idea! 7 reasons to meet and work in Ostend
Working by the sea is a fantastic idea. You can rent a desk with a sea view from us. You can hold meetings with the salty sea air, brainstorm afterwards
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apartments Zeedijk Ostend sea view 3 e1601203664247
Oostende.5 advantages of our location on the Zeedijk in Ostend
“Such a great location,” a tenant emails us after her stay. And yes, tenants regularly mention the location of Het Appartement and De Loft as
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AdobeStock 143342044
Oostende.Corona and your holiday by the sea – Enjoy your holiday in Ostend without any worries!
Holiday home renters are guaranteed their spot on the beach this summer. Everything you need to know about coronavirus for your seaside vacation.
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Seagull in the air AdobeStock 10221532 edited
Oostende.15 bird species that you will encounter during your holiday on the Belgian coast
Ornithologist Jan Rodts lists 15 bird species that you are likely to find on the Belgian coast. Discover the most popular seabirds in
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Seal scaled 1 scaled
Oostende.Watching seals in Ostend. Yes, you can!
“We see a seal from your apartment!” Our guests send us that regularly. Because yes, there are more and more seals in Ostend. And they show
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Twins by the sea 2016 2020
Twins by the sea 2016 2020
Oostende., Holiday rentalLoyal customers grow
Loyal customers grow up. Look how nice this twin pair comes every year to enjoy the sea view from our apartment in Ostend. 2016
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Ostend bank on the dike michel stockman fda9ztyuM5s unsplash
Oostende.Music in Ostend. 5 essential songs about the Queen of Seaside Towns for your holiday by the sea
Music in Ostend? Yes, you will certainly find it there. It is also nice that Ostend regularly pops up in a song. "Ostend Bonsoir," sings Arno. "Ostend, The
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Anke Hans private landlords Ostend 3 scaled
Oostende.Is the apartment still available?
Is The Apartment or The Loft on the Zeedijk in Ostend still available? We receive this question very often via text message, email, and phone. Then
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Ostend beach drone3
Oostende.Your holiday beach in Ostend from the air
The beach, the sun, and the sea. They feel wonderful in this drone video. Our guests Christine & Marco Branco emailed it to us.
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Karen Ravache guest seamore IMG 0795
Oostende., Holiday rental“Sunset over the North Sea. Fantastic to take pictures here ”
“Seagulls flying past. The salty water splashing against the breakwater. The waves rolling incessantly onto the beach... Photographing that is so wonderful.” That is what she discovered.
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cocktails Knokke the pharmacy
Oostende.Where can you find the most famous cocktail bar on the Belgian Coast?
The most famous cocktail bar on the Belgian coast... and by extension, in Belgium? You'll find it in a well-hidden spot in Knokke. Solve the riddle.
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De Lijn coastal tram sand dredger
De Lijn coastal tram sand dredger
Oostende.Sand on traces of coastal tram? The new suction dredger resolves it
Sand is nice to play in and to build sandcastles with. But it is a disaster between your sandwiches and a disaster on
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Beach bikes editorially reduced
Oostende., Holiday tipsActivities on the Zeedijk in Ostend
Your holiday accommodation on the Zeedijk in Ostend is perfect for exploring the Queen of Seaside Resorts. There is plenty to visit and do.
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blog Ostend Royal Galleries interior view reduced
Oostende.Nice holiday with these 5 facts about the Royal Galleries of Ostend
Anyone staying in a rental apartment on the Zeedijk in Ostend is guaranteed to walk through the Royal Galleries. This gem of the controversial King Leopold II is
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New blended family in Ostend, little train on the dike
New blended family in Ostend, little train on the dike
Oostende., Holiday rentalWe love the sea… and our children!
As a blended family, we often spend time with our 5 children in the apartment. When it is just the two of us, we become
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