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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.

Hans

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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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