Belgian coast

The Belgian coast designates the North Sea coastline, 67 kilometres long between De Panne (at the French border) and Knokke-Heist (at the Dutch border), crossed by ten seaside municipalities. The fine sand beach, the almost continuous pedestrian dyke and the Kusttram (66 kilometres, the world's longest tram line in continuous service per the Guinness Book) make it singular. Knokke-Heist and Le Zoute concentrate the premium offer (art galleries, golf, villas), Ostend blends culture and casino, De Haan preserves a Belle Epoque seaside charm. A notable point: the Knokke-Heist dyke runs continuously over 12 kilometres and connects to the Dutch dyke at Cadzand (Visit Belgium officiel, 2026).

Hospitality context
La Reserve in Knokke-Heist (Relais & Chateaux, Zoute lake), Thermae Palace in Ostend (1933 Art Deco facade), Manoir Carpe Diem in De Haan (Hampshire Hotels) form the premium references. Peak season July-August, average rates between 280 and 750 euros per night for sea-facing rooms.