My Account The Nieuwpoort Western Staketsel pier : maybe the most picturesque seaside view of Belgium with North Sea waves, cloudy sky, wind blowing and wave breaker
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Now, don’t go imagine palm trees and crystal clear waters – you won’t find that in Belgium. Instead, think about a long coastline with wide, sandy beaches. The mighty North Sea can be blue-green on sunny days or grey and wild on stormy days.
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.
Nieuwpoort is the heart and soul of the North Sea. And this spot, where the sea flows into Nieuwpoort, is the place to be. Situated in the largest yacht marina in Western Europe and in the extension of the beautiful harbour channel, it is a truly special spot – and that’s an understatement actually.
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