City break in Delft. Active leisure ideas for Delft - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Travelers will surely find great pleasure in making a walking tour around the city. On its territory they will find beautiful parks and alleys. Daytime is full of festivals and celebrations of all sorts. Bicycle remains the most popular transportation vehicle in Delft. Tourists also have an opportunity to rent a two-wheeled friend and go to explore the city’s neighborhoods.

Fans of nightlife will surely appreciate such widest selection of clubs and discos. Make sure you don’t forget to visit the famous Locus Publicus Delft. This is both a night club and a bar. Here guests are offered to try exotic cocktails, several types of beers and various snacks. The club often hosts parties and stylized performances of popular disc jockeys. Local bars can become a great alternative to nightclubs. Some of them also offer rich cultural program. Speakers bar is a very popular place. Fans of jazz music prefer going to Bebop bar.

Shopping fans should definitely make a visit to shops located near the old factories. This is the place where you can buy best souvenirs - fine porcelain and handmade crafts. You should definitely visit the local flower market, where you can buy a huge bunch of tulips for a modest price. Here you can find most unique tulip colors. Many people visit this flower market simply as a museum, where they can admire stunningly beautiful bouquets. Items made of porcelain remain the most popular souvenirs that are bought by travelers. You can buy them virtually in every mall. The most popular shopping pavilions of the city are located near Market Square. Saturday market is the best place to purchase delicious food. Each week farmers bring best fruits and vegetables to Delft, as well as excellent homemade cheese. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

For active tourists, if you consider yourself one, the best way to explore the city of Delft is by walking or biking. The territory of Delft is full of beautiful green parks and avenues where you will enjoy both day and evening walks. As far as all the Europe prefers to use bicycles instead of cars, these two-wheel vehicle remains among the favorites among local people. It is not only the favorite one but also the most popular type of transport in Delft, tourists also have an opportunity to rent the two-wheeled friend and to go to discover vicinities. Here you will find numerous services, where can rent a bike for a couple of days or hours.

Delft is the city of canals, the ancient areas, narrow small streets and picturesque avenues on which walks give unforgettable pleasure. You will have no issues with finding the bicycle paths. What can be better than combining two fun activities together? We highly advise you to have a ride to the Grote Plas. This is a beautiful beach, where you can refresh yourself after a ride in a cool water and then sunbathe for a while. The water in summer is amazing. Also, take some drinks and snacks with you for a tasty picnic. Continue a ride on your newly rented bike through the moors with amazing nature and Dutch borders. If you like to discover flora and fauna, then you must visit Hartenkamp; this is the astonishing spot with amazing nature and several ponds.

As far as Delft is the city of canals, another perfect way to explore the city is by taking the tour of the boat. One of the best services where you can purchase the tour is the Rondvaart Delft. From April until the last days of October it is open every day. But if you want to book the tour in advance contact the Rondvaart Delft throughout the year via the telephone or e-mail. What do they basically offer? Rondvaart Delft has highly experienced guides and captains who are very passionate and knowledgeable about the history of Delft. What is really significant, they are proud of their city and are ready to deliver the knowledge and information in various languages. Rondvaart Delft operates 4 cruise ships. The boat called "William the Silent" is one of the first cruise boats with full electricity supply in the Netherlands. The boat cruises are suitable for various weather conditions, so it does not matter will it be raining or windy outside the joy from the boat trip is guaranteed. The ships are moored in the old city center within short walking distance from all tourist attractions as well as major public transport links and parking facilities.