Active vacation in Netherlands - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

The Netherlands has a fairly long coastline along the North Sea; it’s about 450 km. Therefore, the centers of the active leisure are located mainly on the beaches. The northern sea allows you to practice sailing, swimming, surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing from May to September. It’s quite cold here during the rest of the months. Fans of parks and water parks won’t be bored too, as there are numerous amusement facilities in the country. They include the famous Efteling in Kaatsheuvel, which is considered the best park for children in Europe, the safari park in Sevenum, water parks in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and many others.

The Netherlands is situated in too cold climate to go surfing. Practically, no one travels there for that. However, you can diversify the rest, combining it with an attempt to ride the wave. The waters of the North Sea are rather cold, so it's better to surf in wet suit, even in summer. The best surf spot is Petten located 60 km from Amsterdam. This place is suitable for those who already know how to stand on the board. Surf schools are also available in Scheveningen, Nordvik aan Zee, Zandvoort, and other towns. One of the most popular beaches for surfing is Domburg. Not far from it, there are numerous hostels and hotels that will come handy.

Winds blowing from the sea provide excellent opportunities for sailing and windsurfing. Friesland and the Frisian Islands are the best to try this sports. The nicest seasons with a stable wind are autumn and spring, but the water temperature may not be high enough, so you will have to use a diving suit. The water at this time usually warms up to 13-15 degrees Celsius. You can dive too. The dive center is in the National Park; you can also explore the sea bottom at the Grevelingen coast. There, you can find a variety of inhabitants of the underwater world, including crabs, jellyfish, lobsters, and others. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The Netherlands is a country of plains. The Dutch like the active and healthy lifestyle, and bicycles have become a part of the country's image long time ago. Walking and cycling are popular tourist activities; the very developed infrastructure works for them. You can rent a bike anywhere. There are nice tracks for cyclist. You can admire exceptional views while hiking. Historically, the Dutch had to reclaim their territory from the sea. The country is mostly below sea level, and it’s reflected in its landscape. There are many rental offices and dedicated territories for scooter, skateboarding, skating, etc.

The Netherlands can boast a large number of entertainment parks. One of the largest is Duinrell located near the Hague. The total area of ​​the park is more than 1 million hectares. There are numerous attractions with thematic sections, water parks, playgrounds for kids, and tropical gardens. Keukenhof Park is one of the most beautiful flower parks in Europe with an incredible landscape. Thousands of tulips, roses and other flowers are grown there. There are fountains, canals, ponds, and centuries-old trees. That’s the true embodiment of the Netherlands’ spirit. In the Hague, you should also look into the small Madurodam Park featuring miniature versions of most of the country's sights.