North Sea Beach

We finally made it out to Zandvoort last weekend. The town itself comprises a lot of non-descript highrise apartment blocks, although there is a nice old downtown with shops, restaurants, and cafes. The main attraction is of course the sea. There is a large dune that hangs about 15 meters above the broad, flat beach. A wide boardwalk rides on top of the dune, overlooking a line of bars and equipment rental shops nestled between the dune and the water. There is a constant breeze from the sea, making windsports like catamarans, windsurfers, and parasails all very popular.