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IJmuiden
IJmuiden Beach
IJmuiden Strand
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IJmuiden Beach is located on the North Sea and it is in the 37th place out of 56 beaches in the Netherlands region 24.6 km away from its center, the city of Amsterdam. It is one of the beaches of IJmuiden aan Zee settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
IJmuiden Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Parnassia aan Zee, which has a rating of 7.6.
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+7
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7.9
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IJmuiden Beach is located in Netherlands within IJmuiden aan Zee, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach has beautiful sand and is pleasantly spacious with a low number of visitors."
Krawczenko Andrzejewski
"I absolutely adore this beach! The golden sand adds to the beauty of the place and enhances the overall experience. It's truly a gem worth visiting."
Lyle
User reviews
"The beach has beautiful sand and is pleasantly spacious with a low number of visitors."
Krawczenko Andrzejewski
"I absolutely adore this beach! The golden sand adds to the beauty of the place and enhances the overall experience. It's truly a gem worth visiting."
Lyle
Stays nearby
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Holiday Park/Caravan Park
Located at nearest locality
IJmuiden aan Zee
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160m from center
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1km
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Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
IJmuiden aan Zee
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1.1km from center
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1.2km
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Holiday Park/Caravan Park
Located at nearest locality
IJmuiden aan Zee
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540m from center
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1.2km
from the beach
Holiday Park/Caravan Park
Located at nearest locality
IJmuiden aan Zee
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580m from center
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What to do in IJmuiden Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the IJmuiden Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that IJmuiden Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than IJmuiden Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Paviljoen Noordzee• 7 min walk
- Hightide Surf & Food• 8 min walk
- Het Zandhuis• 9 min walk
- Chi Ling• 10 min walk
Transport
- AMS• 21.3km
- Bloemendaal, Camping...• 5.6km
- Santpoort Noord• 5.6km
Localities
- IJmuiden aan Zee• 810m
- Amsterdam• 24.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the IJmuiden Beach?
The coastline of IJmuiden Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at IJmuiden Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the IJmuiden Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The IJmuiden Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
- Surfing
Is the IJmuiden Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the IJmuiden Beach are usually strong.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the IJmuiden Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the IJmuiden Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of IJmuiden Beach?
IJmuiden Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of IJmuiden Beach?
The bar is located right on the IJmuiden Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Paviljoen Noordzee is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the IJmuiden Beach?
There are 662 places to stay in the IJmuiden Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of IJmuiden Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the IJmuiden Beach from parking?
The IJmuiden Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
What is the best time of the year to visit IJmuiden Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in IJmuiden Beach is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
IJmuiden Beach (Netherlands) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.IJmuiden Beach (Netherlands) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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