Which beaches line the salty seas and which line the freshwaters? A total of six beaches can be found in the Kop van Noord-Holland, along the salty North Sea coast. From the beautiful white sands of Callantsoog all the way to Den Helder.
If salt water and sandy beaches are not your thing, and you prefer a freshwater dive instead, the largest lake of the Netherlands is just an hour away for you to dip your feet in. The small beaches along the Amstelmeer and IJsselmeer are great places to enjoy a day of sun and water. Various activities are just around the corner, like wakeboarding, paddleboarding and flyboarding.
This beach at Den Helder is close to the red lighthouse known as the Lange Jaap and Fort Kijkduin. It's a quiet and pleasant family beach with a relaxing beach pavilion, Factor 30.
Read morePaal 6, a large pavilion, can be found on the beach. This particular beach was awarded the Blauwe Vlag and came in at number four in the top-10 Cleanest Beaches of the Netherlands in 2014.
Read moreThis family beach is very clean and has many amenities, a perfect location during the summer. At beach pavilion 't Klavertje Vier, you can really hit that sweet spot with a bite to eat and drink on the terrace.
Read moreCallantsoog has a beautiful and clean beach. The beach is white, wide and long. Perfect for long romantic walks or simply enjoying a day with your feet in the sand. The great many beach pavilions have something in store for everyone!
Read moreThe beach at Sint Maartenszee is one of the cleanest beaches of the Netherlands. A unique and wide sandy beach with a real family atmosphere. Relax on the terrace and enjoy the view over the North Sea at the two beach pavilions, North and NewZuid.
Read moreThis is perhaps the oldest beach of Noord-Holland, the sand in particular is over 100,000 years old! The recreational beach is situated on the Amstelmeer in the Kop van Noord-Holland. Take a breather at the cosy Beachbar Brandend Zand.
Read moreThis recreational lake is located on the IJsselmeer near Den Oever. Do your grocery shopping in Den Oever for a scrumptious picnic and wander deep into the Robbenoordbos after a refreshing dip in the water.
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