Zeebrugge

International port, family seaside resort and fish central: that’s Zeebrugge in a nutshell. It officially has the biggest beach on the Belgian coast, where there is quite literally oceans of room for everyone to find his or her own spot. Even better, everywhere you go, the parking is free! Or you could just hop on a train and get off at the ‘het strand’ stop. Breathe in the salty sea air and the atmosphere at the old fishing port, where you can still order prawns by the pint in one of the authentic fisherman’s cafés. For something more refined, the posh, high-end restaurants and trendy brasseries serve an astonishing range of premium culinary dishes.