Overview
Koksijde is a Belgian North Sea resort in West Flanders combining coastal promenade pleasures with surprisingly rich cultural offerings. The town holds two noteworthy museums dedicated to Belgian artists Paul Delvaux and the Abbey of the Dunes, plus the unique NAVIGO Fisheries Museum featuring a sperm whale skeleton.
Beach · Day Trips · Festivals · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget hostel available at HI De Peerdevisser in Oostduinkerke. Mid-range hotels line the Koninklijke Baan seafront.
Activities
World's only horseback shrimping happens in Oostduinkerke. Belgium's highest dune (33m) lies in the Hoge Blekker preserved area.
Culture
Koksijde holds two art museums: the Museum of Paul Delvaux (surrealist paintings) and the Museum of the Abbey of the Dunes.
Food
Restaurants include Ten Bogaerde, Apropos (€57-75 dinner menus), Mozart, and casual options along the sea promenade.
Transport
The Kusttram coastal tram runs the full Belgian coast length. Bikes can be rented near the sea promenade in Koksijde-Bad.