A holiday home at the beach in North Holland is where you should start what will turn out to be a great experience in this country. This province hosts the capital of the country as well, and it is a part of the mainland with the islands of Texel and Noorderhaaks of the Frisian archipelago. The province of North Holland is surrounded by water, thus spending time at the beach is a primary option, and besides, the great cities and resorts to be found here can only complete a perfect picture of a great vacation. Amsterdam is without doubt a must see, and besides, there are plenty of entertaining activities by the water of course. A place where the great sand beaches redefine the words “fun” and “relaxation”.
From tradition to cosmopolitan city life
The beach is by far not the only attraction of the province of North Holland, the landscape of green fields crossed by numerous canals, the countryside with farmhouses and windmills, settlements like Edam, Marken, Medemblik, as well as the cosmopolitan life in cities like Amsterdam, Harlem, Alkmaar, seem to mix up here in the most perfect way. All you need is a holiday home at the beach in North Holland and you're off to a great adventure in a land of contrasts, surrounded by the endless charm of the sea. Haarlem is known as teh city of flowers, Alkmaar is known for the local cheese here, and both places complete their offer of cultural venues with great beaches for families and for the young as well. A great beach for those traveling with kids for example would be the quiet beach of Den Helder, Kiefteglop can be combined with beautiful walks among nature, St. Maartenszee combines the beach with great bike trails through the woods. The Dark Dunes in North Holland host a petting zoo, a duck pond, a playground and a great watchtower. Entertainment and variety are defining of this region of the Netherlands.
As for the beach...
A holiday at the beach in North Holland will be nothing short of a great idea, whether you decide to spend it with family or friends, with your children or even by yourself. The beaches at Zandvoort are wide and you will find here also great places to eat, the place is also known as “the Pearl of the Sea” here. A beach stroll tour through the dunes of Zandvoort is definitely recommended. In Caps you can experience a polder landscape where a walk on the dike of Hondsbossche Dam is a great experience of the sea, both literally and figuratively. Near Schoorl there are the widest and highest dunes in the Netherlands. And to complete your colorful experience by the sea, you can also visit the tulip fields around Petten. Daman even has museums, the naval port of the Navy Days, markets, natural dunes, sea and mudflats as well. The beaches are nice and clean here, there is good parking and great facilities. All in all, your experience at the beach in North Holland will be a complete one in all its facets.
