Zandvoort is in the province of North Holland located in Netherlands. Zandvoorts is the closest beach from Amsterdam, in Holland. It is a nine kilometer long beach with the wide expanse, clean waters and cafes that makes it a popular destination for holidays. In summers you will find many tourists gather on the beach to bathe in sun. It is a nice break from the monotonous city life and helps you rediscover your soul. It is very famous amongst the sea-lovers. It has a long sandy beach bordered by coastal dunes and a vast ocean. Zandvoort was initially known as Sandevoerde and was under the French rule during the eighteenth century. This region is popular for its dune potatoes which has helped in the development of the tourism industry. Tourism is the main source of income in Zandvoort. The inhabitants of Zandvoort are indulged in fishing and agriculture.
The summers are generally hot and humid but winters are cold and dry. It has maritime type of Climate.
Car, train, bus, taxi anything will take you around without costing you much.
Zandvoort is not a large town with a shopping mall but it nevertheless has plenty to offer if you like shopping. There are many things you can buy like Kites and beach toys footwear, beach wares, sunglasses, gifts, flowers, antiques, clocks etc. Very popular with both tourists and local people is the occasional Sunday market where you can get a good deal of clothes, leather goods, cheese, cakes, paintings and prints, etc. If however you are looking for a really typical Dutch shop then look no further than the Kaashoek in Haltestraat.
Holland Casino : - Holland Casino in Zandvoort have several bars and a restaurant. There's always something special happening and if you are lucky then you could win loads of prizes too.
Zandvoort has houses many bars, pubs, casinos etc. Its night life is worth experiencing.