Belgian Coast top place : the Nieuwpoort harbour channel walkway

One of the most pleasant place to walk along by windy day on the belgian coastline:  the Nieuwpoort harbour channel leading to the pier 

(Browse the collection : West Flanders Province time lapse and video stock footage)

A seaside city in the province of West Flanders, Nieuwpoort is one of the best places to go in Belgium. It’s a beautiful destination where the best of history and nature walk hand-in-hand. With an old medieval center and a thriving resort side referred to as Nieuwpoort Bad, this city attracts myriad visitors. No wonder that it is often considered one of the best beach resorts in Belgium. The staketsel, the marina, the vismijn, and the West Front Newport are some of the must-visit places here. The best way to explore Nieuwpoort is by walking or cycling along the Frontzate. As the serene Yser river flows through the city, the marvelous views will tempt you back time and again.

(Paulina on the road)

The western mole, built in 1865, has a length of 490 m, whereas the eastern mole, dating from the same year, stands 543 m in the sea. On the heads they carry a signal lantern and a foghorn; they resemble miniature lighthouses. During the two World Wars the moles were heavily damaged, not to say destroyed; each time they were built up again. The two moles are a big attraction and a stopping place for tourists. Get a breath of fresh air. Sea angling or fishing with a crossed net are popular activities.

(Belgian Coast)

Two long wooden piers built in 1865 flank the IJzer River on its way out to the North Sea. Both the Westerstaketsel (west) and the Oosterstaketsel (east) have a foghorn and beacon at their tip designed like a little lighthouse. The east pier is a bit longer than the west one, at 543 metres, compared to 490. Both will be lined with people casting fishing rods and are great if you want a fresh blast of sea air, to watch the seaborne traffic going past and gaze back at Nieuwpoort’s beachfront and dunes.

(Crazy Tourist)