Zandvoort - Dunes & Nature Reserve
The dunes along the coastline of The Netherlands serve 2 purposes – for defence against the sea and as designated nature reserves.
There are 2 main dune areas around Zandvoort:
the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen to the South
the Zuid-Kennemerland National to the North
With many kilometres of pathways and cycle tracks (some paved, some unpaved) these dune areas are popular with cyclists and walkers.
Left:The dunes behind the Boulevard Paulus Loot viewed from over the rooftops - Click to enlarge.
They offer great recreation and also the opportunity to study flora and fauna and birdlife. There are over 200 species of bird inhabiting these dune areas including sea eagles and crossbills.
