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Brugge and the North Sea Coast

Brugge and the North Sea Coast Travel Guide

Long thought of as a Sleeping Beauty reawakened, Brugge is an ancient village whose heritage has been well preserved. However, the contemporary comparison is sometimes closer to Beauty and the Beast—particularly in summer, when visitors flock here in overwhelming numbers. Still, in the quiet, colder seasons, the city offers a peaceful refuge, and you can feel the rhythm of life centuries ago.

Belgians make the most of their wide coastline, known as the North Sea Coast. Resort towns such as Knokke-Heist, Oostende, and Koksijde are packed on summer days when the water warms. Along the coast, children fly kites, teenagers ride pedal cars, horses thunder by along the shore, and lovers walk arm in arm atop the fine, golden sand. Offshore, great yachts with smooth white sails cut through the cold breeze, heading to and from the harbors at Blankenberge, Nieuwpoort, Oostende, and Zeebrugge.

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Some good experiences with lodging in Bristol, Brugge and Cologne FYI.
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Best way to get from Brugge to Amsterdam
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Italy, Amsterdam, Antrewp?
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