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On a sunny day the ideal excursion from Bruges, only 10 miles away, is a visit to the Belgian coast. All along the sandy beaches a boardwalk is alive with outdoor cafes, shops, bikers, rollerbladers and strange vehicles known as cuistax (ask the locals what it means!).
Hop on the beach tram to visit different resorts each with its own character and style. There are museums to visit as well as gambling casinos.
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Knokke-Heist-Het Zoute
This plush resort has it all: a chic golf course, trendy fashion shops, exquisite restaurants, cafes to be seen, art galleries, a peaceful bird reserve and miles of biking paths.
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De Panne
This green family resort is close to the French border where the beach is at its widest and sand sailing is the major sport. |
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Koksijde - Oostduinkerke
The beach where fisherman still go to sea on horseback to catch gray shrimp in wide nets hung on each side of the sturdy horses.
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Nieuwpoort
The rendez-vous for serious yacht people and wind surfers. |
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Oostende
A real city by the sea, once the famous summer resort of the King. |
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St. Idesbald
This seaside town is proud of its museum of the surrealist painter Paul Delvaux. |
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Zeebrugges
This town
has a major fish market and restaurants in town serve the freshest sole and turbot. The small gray shrimp served as croquettes are a Belgian specialty. |
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