Hoek van Holland beach

Hook van Holland - a cozy beach located in the district of Rotterdam Berghaven on the North Sea coast.

Beach description

The coastline is long and wide, stretching for 18 km. It is popular among locals, tourists from Germany and other European countries. In the outskirts of the beach there are majestic sand dunes of fine golden sand. Through them numerous bicycle and pedestrian paths are laid . The beach is reached by ferries, trains, cars.

Hook van Holland is an ecologically clean beach, marked with the "Blue Flag" Award, which indicates, that it is a safe, comfortable resort with all conditions. The long coastline is divided into areas. There is an area for nudists, and Grote strand (Big Beach) is oriented for lovers of sunbathing and relaxing in the family circle with the small children. Attractions for children, trampolines, slides are installed, music is playing on the coast. The Hoekse strand area is a favorite place for active tourists. There are volleyball and football pitchs; there are conditions for skimboarding, windsurfing and kayaking.

When is it better to go

There are no mountains in the country; therefore, throughout the whole of Holland the climate is moderately warm, marine, and humid. The average temperature in summer reaches +20 degrees, in winter – up to +1. There are few sunny days, it often rains, strong winds blow, fogs arise. The weather is rapidly changing. Summer is indulgent, winter is mild. The best time to travel to Holland is spring and summer. The beach season lasts from July to August.

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Useful information

Local sights:

  • Queen Emma Boulevard,
  • Museum of Dutch Pop Music,
  • Museum of the Atlantic Wall,
  • Jan Lels Rescue Facilities Museum.

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6 place in rating The Netherlands
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