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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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"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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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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“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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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