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The marina
The largest marina in northern Europe, right outside the door.
Area
Nieuwpoort, from the quay
What there is to do within a walk or a short ride.
From marina to dunes
Beau'Mer sits on the Brugsevaart, within walking distance of the marina. The beach, the Westhoek and the cycle nodes are close by.
Distances
3 km
Nieuwpoort-Bad beach
Wide sandy beach with beach bars and surf clubs.
5 km
De Westhoek nature reserve
Dunes and walking paths towards the French border.
2 km
The Ganzepoot
The lock complex that flooded the front line in 1914.
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Cycle nodes
The coastal route and the IJzer route start from the quay.
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Le Boat (neighbours)
Boat hire right next door.
Things to do
A selection of our favourites to fill your stay, whatever the weather and at your own pace.
Outdoors
Cycling along the Yser
Follow the Yser upstream towards Diksmuide, past polders, pollard willows and quiet villages. Perfect for half a day.
Heritage
Westfront Nieuwpoort
Visitor centre and panoramic platform at the Ganzepoot, with the King Albert I monument and views over harbour and polders.
Sea
Shrimp fishing and kitesurfing
Watch the shrimp fishermen, or try surfing, kiting or paddleboarding at one of the clubs on the beach of Nieuwpoort-Bad.
Nature
Walking at the Yser estuary
Nature reserve of mudflats, salt marshes and dunes between harbour and sea. Lovely at low tide and for birdwatchers.
On the water
Rent a boat
Skipper your own boat on the Yser and canals towards Diksmuide or Veurne, no licence needed. Rental right next to Beau'Mer.
Day trip
The Coast Tram
Hop on the world's longest tram line and explore the coast from De Panne to Knokke, stopping in Ostend and De Haan.
Taste
Fish market
Fresh fish and North Sea grey shrimp on the quay, or a bowl of fish soup in one of the harbour restaurants.
Day trip
Bruges, Ypres and Veurne
Within 30–45 minutes by car: medieval Bruges, the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres or the market square of Veurne.
With kids
Plopsaland De Panne
Theme park for young children, a fifteen-minute drive away. Combine it with a walk in the Westhoek dunes.
Tempted?
Book a room or join us at the table.