Koksijde & Oostduinkerke

In the attractive seaside villages Koksijde, Oostduinkerke and Sint-Idesbald you can walk in the footsteps of famous Flemish artists such as Felix Timmermans and Paul Delvaux, and of the mysterious and exotic French/Arabic soldiers the “Zouaves”.

Places to stay

If you are looking for a rural location close to the dunes, you will like Maison de la Mer, a stylish country house. For a more romantic setting, head for Hotel Oxalis, offering six rooms with heaps of atmosphere.

Places to eat

If you’re not in a hurry, then it’s off to Lieven’s Eethuis, where you can enjoy delicious meals until late at night. De Normandie, a stunning piece of architecture looking like a stranded boat, scores high on both looks and creative cuisine.

Things to enjoy

Watching shrimp fishermen on horseback, spotting seals basking in the sunshine, climbing towering dunes or walking with the artists around peaceful neighbourhoods with beautiful mansions, poring over fascinating museum exhibits or strolling through exclusive but understated shopping streets.