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Travel / Tours / Belgium / Ostend
Visit Ostend (Oostende) in Belgium
     
Sections:
 Introduction
  Beach
  Harbour
  Town
  Nightlife
  Further information
  Links


INTRODUCTION

Ostend is a seaside resort on the north-west coast of Belgium. These pictures were taken during a weekend trip from England to Belgium.


Floral clock in Leopoldpark

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BEACH

The beach - on the north side of the city - is long and sandy. There is a promenade along the beach front (the Albert I Promenade), and a pier which extends out over the sea.


Beach front

Pier


Hotels with a sea view


Sunset over Ostend beach

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HARBOUR

The yacht harbour includes a three-masted sailing boat called the Mercator which can be visited during summer months. There is a memorial for sailors who have died at sea.


Mercator


Looking out to sea

Seaman's memorial

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TOWN

The main shopping area is in the streets north of the yacht harbour, especially along the roads which are close to the beach. The main church is Sint Petrus En Pauluskerk, built in Gothic style.


Sint Petrus En Pauluskerk

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NIGHTLIFE

As would be expected in a resort town like Ostend, there are plenty of pubs, bars and nightclubs. You can sample some of the many varieties of Belgian beer, or have a Guinness in one of the Irish pubs if you prefer.


Live band in an Ostend pub

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FURTHER INFORMATION

* Booking a tour
Anderson Tours organise a weekend trip to Diksmuide Beer Festival in October each year, staying in Ostend.
To find out the dates of future tours and to book a place, see: Travel/Tours/Company/AndersonTours

* Visitor information
Ostend Tourist Information: http://www.toerisme-oostende.be/default.asp?LanguageCode=E

* Independent travel to Ostend
Ferries to Ostend from Ramsgate (Kent) are operated by TransEuropa Ferries. Alternatively, Ostend is about 90 minutes' drive from Calais, which is served by ferry from Dover. For information about ferries, see: Travel/Transport/Ferry

It is easy to visit other parts of Belgium from Ostend. It is only a 30-minute drive from here to Bruges, one of Belgium's most popular tourist destinations.

* Weather forecast for Ostend
See: http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=0161

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LINKS

Visit Antwerp: Travel/Tours/Belgium/Antwerp
Visit Bruges: Travel/Tours/Belgium/Bruges
Visit Brussels: Travel/Tours/Belgium/Brussels
Visit Ghent: Travel/Tours/Belgium/Ghent
Ferries: Travel/Transport/Ferry
Eurostar tickets: Shop/Company/Eurostar
Useful links relating to Belgium and the UK: Links/Belgium

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