5. Knokke-Heist Beach
Together with Ostend, Knokke-Heist, near the Dutch border, is probably the most elegant seaside resort in Belgium, with its broad 12-kilometer-long beach that comprises one fifth of the Belgian coastline and boasts an attractive landscape of dunes and sea grasses. The most popular of Knokke-Heist’s four beaches are Albertstrand and Het Zoute («the salt»), and these beaches are where you will find most of the high-end resorts that the area is known for.
6. Knokke
Although Belgians tend to flock to Knokke for its lively beach atmosphere, there is more to do here than just go sunbathing. In addition to having plenty of restaurants to choose from, art-lovers will enjoy exploring the town’s 85-plus galleries, as well as numerous public installations, including pieces on the beach and in the water. Knokke also hosts many international events, including an annual month-long series of prestigious horse shows known as the Knokke Hippique.
