Swimming in Sunparks

Nieuwpoort has some nice sand dunes to walk or play in, not very far away from the dunes in Oostduinkerke (Koksijde) either.

This corner house (1923), the former property of baron Crombez, is the most beautiful example of Norman style at the Belgian western coast. The sub-structure consists of quarry stone with a framing of hard stone round the segment-arch-shaped cellar windows. The fronts of the ground floor are decorated with draughtboards with alternately "tiles" of brick and sandstone. The second construction layer shows pseudo-framework with wooden balustrade columns. Various dormers and a polygonal corner turret. The lateral and rear gables look similar.

Formerly known as "Le Grand Hôtel". The monumental and protected gables of natural stone is built in 1924 by a design of architect A. Lagache.

The channel connects the harbour to the ocean. There are many benches on the side of the channel to view the fishing and sailing ships come in, or part. The channel can also be crossed with a ferry-service. This service brings you to one of the quietest beaches in Belgium, partly a nature reserve.

From Monday to Saturday, fishing boats go on the sea to capture the freshest fish (except in stormy weather). Every morning (starting from 07:00 or 08:00), the fish can be bought in large quantities, but you can go there to feel the atmosphere. Afterwards, neighbouring shops re-sell the fresh fish to other customers. There are also guided tours through the market.

Right next to the Central Square, you can find the main church of Nieuwpoort. The church was completely destroyed in World War I, but has been rebuild in the 1920s.