Scheveningen Promenade and Beach, Hague
Scheveningen, a long time ago a small fishing village, today is one of the most famous and popular beaches in the Netherlands. The beach is about 14.6 miles long and near 350 yards wide. It is on the North Sea. It reaches from the West Dune Park in the southwest to the East Dune Park in the northeast. On sunny summer days it can get very crowded.
The beaches have won several awards for cleanliness of the beach and quality of water. In 2021 It was awarded the international "Blue Flag" for the 11th time. There are four informal sections to the beach. Zwarte Pad (Black Path), Noorderstrand (North Beach), Zuiderstrand (South Beach), and Kijkduin.
The Promenade at Scheveningen stretches 2.5 miles. Beside the pleasant sandy beach one may encounter innumerable diversions. There are the colorful Esplanade, the Scheveningen Pier and lighthouse, a Sea Life aquarium, Path cinema, Kurhaus Music Theater, the Scheveningen Museum and a casino. Cubs, restaurants, and surf schools line the boulevard.
The beaches have won several awards for cleanliness of the beach and quality of water. In 2021 It was awarded the international "Blue Flag" for the 11th time. There are four informal sections to the beach. Zwarte Pad (Black Path), Noorderstrand (North Beach), Zuiderstrand (South Beach), and Kijkduin.
The Promenade at Scheveningen stretches 2.5 miles. Beside the pleasant sandy beach one may encounter innumerable diversions. There are the colorful Esplanade, the Scheveningen Pier and lighthouse, a Sea Life aquarium, Path cinema, Kurhaus Music Theater, the Scheveningen Museum and a casino. Cubs, restaurants, and surf schools line the boulevard.
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Sight Name: Scheveningen Promenade and Beach
Sight Location: Hague, Netherlands (See walking tours in Hague)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Hague, Netherlands (See walking tours in Hague)
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