vrijdag 9 maart 2012

Beach and Sea.. Check out Zeeland!




Zeeland is located in the south-west of Holland, to the left on Noord-Brabant (see the previous blogs) and consists of peninsulas. In Zeeland you can also find the ‘Deltawerken or Deltaworks’. This is a ‘connection system’ that protects Holland in times of high water. A part of this, the ‘stormvloedkering’ protects Zeeland and Noord-Brabant and is also a 9 kilometer long  roadway. The Delta Works have been declared one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

For your visit here, the Delta Works are not only interesting because of its function and history, you can also visit it during your trip to Zeeland and combine it with other nice sights.
For example, you can start your day by visiting the Delta Park ‘Neeltje Jans’. In this way, you cannot only visit the ‘stormvloedkering’, but also a nice museum/park which is related to the Delta Works. The park Neeltje Jans also contains some attractions like the ‘Hurricane Machine’. This is a machine which simulates different wind forces, so you can experience what each wind force is like. Other attractions are a playground, slides and some sea lion shows. Besides sea lions, Neeltje Jans also has some sharks, seals and rays. At the site www.neeltjejans.nl you can find more information and you can also buy your ticket online with discount. The site is available in English
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After your time at the Delta Works, you can go sightseeing in some cities and villages like Goes and Middelburg. In both cities you should visit the historical centers, with their beautiful old buildings and churches, which are definitely worth a try. Moreover, there are some nice restaurants in Middelburg where you can eat. For example the restaurant Auberge Provençal. This restaurant is settled in a former docters house (located in the cultural centre) with in the basement a cozy and intimate restaurant and offers local specialties.
If your want to spend more days in Zeeland, you can also pass the night in a hotel or Bed & Breakfast in Middelburg. For more restaurants, Hotels or B&B’s you can check www.uitinmiddelburg.nl.

Are you visiting Holland in the summer and the weather is really good? You can also relax and go to the beach in Zeeland! Because Zeeland consists of several peninsulas, there are a lot of beaches you can visit. At most beaches there are some simple restaurants, so after a day swimming and relaxing, you can also diner at the beach.

Finally, some local delicacies of Zeeland you really should try!

·         Zeeuwse Bolus ( a sweet roll with sugar and cinnamon)


·         Zeeuwse Mosselen (mussels from Zeeland)

·         Lobsters from Zeeland

·         Boterbabbelaars (candy made from butter, sugar, corn syrup, vinegar and water)

·         Peelander bier (beer from Zeeland)



Enjoy your visit! J

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