Zealand Attractions
Provincial capital: Middelburg
(land area 179,100 hectares/442,400
The Dutch region of Zeeland (in English Zealand), in the delta of the Rhine, the Maas and the Schelde, includes all the islands and peninsulas in the southwestern Netherlands (Walcheren, Zuid- and Noord-Beveland, Schouwen- Duiveland, Tholen, St Filipsland and Goeree-Overflakkee), together with Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Zealand Flanders), a narrow strip of the mainland between the Westerschelde and the Belgian frontier. With the exception of Goeree-Overflakkee (in Zuid-Holland) the Zeeland region coincides exactly with the province of the same name.
Zeeland is predominantly an intensively farmed agricultural region. The villages and their arable land lie on the higher ground less exposed to flooding, while the lower-lying areas are occupied by pastures and meadowland. In the more recently poldered and less densely populated areas the holdings range in size between 20 and 50 hectares (50 and 125 acres); in the older areas on the islands they are considerably smaller. The main crops are grain, sugar-beet and potatoes.
The principal industrial areas are along the canal which runs through Zeeuws- Vlaanderen (Zealand Flanders) from Terneuzen to Ghent (coking plants, metalworking, chemicals, glassware, sugar-refining, textiles), the eastern part of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (textiles), Vlissingen (shipbuilding) on the island of Walcheren and the provincial capital Middelburg, now a thriving tourist center.
(land area 179,100 hectares/442,400
The Dutch region of Zeeland (in English Zealand), in the delta of the Rhine, the Maas and the Schelde, includes all the islands and peninsulas in the southwestern Netherlands (Walcheren, Zuid- and Noord-Beveland, Schouwen- Duiveland, Tholen, St Filipsland and Goeree-Overflakkee), together with Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Zealand Flanders), a narrow strip of the mainland between the Westerschelde and the Belgian frontier. With the exception of Goeree-Overflakkee (in Zuid-Holland) the Zeeland region coincides exactly with the province of the same name.
Zeeland is predominantly an intensively farmed agricultural region. The villages and their arable land lie on the higher ground less exposed to flooding, while the lower-lying areas are occupied by pastures and meadowland. In the more recently poldered and less densely populated areas the holdings range in size between 20 and 50 hectares (50 and 125 acres); in the older areas on the islands they are considerably smaller. The main crops are grain, sugar-beet and potatoes.
The principal industrial areas are along the canal which runs through Zeeuws- Vlaanderen (Zealand Flanders) from Terneuzen to Ghent (coking plants, metalworking, chemicals, glassware, sugar-refining, textiles), the eastern part of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (textiles), Vlissingen (shipbuilding) on the island of Walcheren and the provincial capital Middelburg, now a thriving tourist center.
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Arnemuiden - Watersport Bedrijf De Arne, Netherlands
Arnemuiden is a small town located on the former island of Walcheren. The Arenmuiden Museum, located in the former town hall, features historical displays.
Watersport Bedrijf De Arne
Jachthaven Oranjeplaat
Arnemuiden, Zeeland 4341 PZ
Netherlands
Jachthaven Oranjeplaat
Arnemuiden, Zeeland 4341 PZ
Netherlands
Hours
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Burgh-Haamstede, Netherlands
From Renesse a road runs 10km/6mi southwest by way of Burgh-Haamstede to Westerschouwen, on the southwest coast of the island, from which there are fine views of the sea, Schouwen and the island of Noord-Beveland.
Burgh-Haamstede also has a spectacular dune landscape.
Burgh-Haamstede also has a spectacular dune landscape.
Burghsluis, Netherlands
About 4km/2.5mi east of Westerschouwen is Burghsluis, from which the road, skirting the coast for part of the way, continues to Zierikzee (15km/9mi).
Burghsluis is located next to the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier, which is the Netherlands main defense against flood waters from the North Sea.
Burghsluis is located next to the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier, which is the Netherlands main defense against flood waters from the North Sea.
Renesse, Netherlands
Renesse is 13km/8mi west of Brouwershaven, with Slot Moermond, a castle built in its present form in 1513 (17th C. Renaissance tower).
Renesse is popular bathing and camping resort. Notable attractions include the landscape and beaches. Deltapark Neeltje Jans is a water theme park.
Renesse is popular bathing and camping resort. Notable attractions include the landscape and beaches. Deltapark Neeltje Jans is a water theme park.
