Peaceful saltyness

The fortified town of Willemstad spoils its visitors with a special combination of historical and culinary hospitality with numerous nice restaurants. Particularly interesting in terms of cultural history: the Mauritshuis, the Koepelkerk, the old town hall and the fortifications surrounding the city. And challenging through the rugged landscape, for example around the Hollandsch Diep. The marina provides a perfect base for your cruise.

The town of Tholen has a rich history and is a must for every Zeeland visitor. The town has a protected townscape, and that is not for nothing. Old dikes, windmills, farmhouses and authentic cores appear in Tholen. Peace and space, framed by the Oosterschelde National Park. There is no other way than for water sports enthusiasts to indulge themselves here. From the harbour, we can reach the Oosterschelde in no time via the Bergse Diepsluis or, with a short crossing of the Amsterdam Rhine Canal, the historic town of Bergen op Zoom, or even further across the national border to the centre of Antwerp!

Colijnsplaat, in the Zeeland language Colijn, is a fishing village at the mouth of the Oosterschelde. It is located on the island of Noord-Beveland. Visit the Colijnsplaat fish auction, which takes place every Thursday. A speciality here is the Oosterschelde lobster. The village has no fewer than two windmills. These are two windmills dating from 1727 and 1864, the 'Oude Molen' and the 'Nieuwe Molen'.

The Grevelingen lake, Europe's largest saltwater lake, offers an enormous variety of possibilities. So today, we will "hang out" on this beautiful waterway and enjoy nature, the lovely swimming water and many other possibilities. We spend the night in the middle of nature on one of the many islands, De Mosselbank, where you can enjoy a day on and around the water. And if you have children on board, you can certainly catch them some crabs and have a nice swim in the clean water. Take an evening stroll across the small island and enjoy the sunset and the peace and quiet that this area brings.

The Grevelingen offer a wide range of possibilities. So it is with great pleasure that we spend another wonderful day on this beautiful water today. Tonight, we will spend the night in the middle of nature on one of the many islands with mooring facilities. <Our island has the lovely name of "Archipelago" and, like many others, has a number of beautiful modern jetties where we can moor for the night. Far from habitation and light pollution, so with a bit of luck counting the stars should work well on a clear night!

The enormous diversity of the Grevelingen is evident from the huge choice of stops on this waterway. Like most old towns in Zeeland, Brouwershaven used to be a fishing village but was also a place of trade. The prosperity this brought has been beautifully preserved in beautiful gables and buildings along the harbour. Crystal-clear salt water, cosy little towns, islands with beautiful modern jetties in the middle of nature and all this without the influence of the tides. The Grevelingen, a true paradise for many!

The small, cosy marina in the middle of the reeds of the province of Brabant offers a wonderful base. Walk along paths through the bird paradise of Dintelse Gorzen or view the rich nature from the bird house in this walking area. There is also much to discover in Beneden Sas. Take a guided tour of the historic lock complex or climb the 15-metre staircase that has been built near the bunker to experience the nature reserve from above. Afterwards, you can quench your hunger or thirst in the beautiful farm garden of the Beneden Sas restaurant.