Castricum aan Zee 🏖️ Netherlands, Netherlands

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Castricum aan Zee?

The bar is located right on the Castricum aan Zee.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Deining Feesten & Partijen is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Castricum aan Zee?

There are 425 places to stay in the Castricum aan Zee area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Castricum aan Zee include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1414476&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Huize Koningsbosch</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5279708&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Strandhotel Zoomers</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=11015&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Fase Fier Eten en Drinken</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5598062&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Familiehuis Achter de Duijnhoeve Bakkum</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2672046&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vrijstaande blokhut</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3672991&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Appartementen – Bungalowpark Mooyeveld – Uniek gelegen in de duinen!</a></li></ul>

Castricum aan Zee

Good for Relax

6.9

/ 10 Good

#49 out of 56
in Netherlands

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Castricum aan Zee is located on the North Sea and it is in the 49th place out of 56 beaches in the Netherlands region 28.4 km away from its center, the city of Amsterdam. It is one of the beaches of Bakkum settlement, just 3.4 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.

Castricum aan Zee coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Bakkum beach, which has a rating of 6.9.

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Historical

+10 ^oC +7 ^oC

Air temperature

7.9 M/S

Wind

+10 ^oC

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Bakkum, Netherlands,

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Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

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3.7/10

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Castricum aan Zee is located in Netherlands within Bakkum, 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 is fantastic - it's cozy, clean, and has beautiful golden sand."

Daneil

"The beach is an absolute gem, impeccably maintained and pristine. The parking lot is conveniently located nearby, making it easy to access the beach."

Nico van der Meer

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"The beach is fantastic - it's cozy, clean, and has beautiful golden sand."

Daneil

"The beach is an absolute gem, impeccably maintained and pristine. The parking lot is conveniently located nearby, making it easy to access the beach."

Nico van der Meer

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140m from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Strandhotel Zoomers

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Located at nearest locality

Bakkum

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3.4km from center

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3.4km from the beach

7.9

Very good

Hotel Fase Fier Eten en Drinken

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Bakkum

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800m from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Familiehuis Achter de Duijnhoeve Bakkum

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Bakkum

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130m from center

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3.6km from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Hotel Huize Koningsbosch

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Bakkum

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680m from center

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4.1km from the beach

8.3

Very good

Dunes of Egmond

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Bakkum

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2.3km from center

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4.2km from the beach

8.8

Excellent

Hotel het Oude Raadhuis

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

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Bakkum

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2.2km from center

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4.4km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

MV8 Egmond

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Bakkum

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2.6km from center

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4.4km from the beach

Good

Bart's Home

Chalet

Located at nearest locality

Bakkum

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2.6km from center

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Appartementen – Bungalowpark Mooyeveld – Uniek gelegen in de duinen!

4.4km from the beach

8.9

Excellent

Appartementen – Bungalowpark Mooyeveld – Uniek gelegen in de duinen!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Bakkum

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2.3km from center

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4.7km from the beach

7.4

Good

Sterrenhoeve

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

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Bakkum

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2.1km from center

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4.8km from the beach

7.7

Very good

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Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

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Bakkum

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3.5km from center

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5.1km from the beach

8.9

Excellent

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Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Bakkum

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2.5km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
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location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

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Strand Blijburg

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands

Egmond aan Zee

7.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

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Strand Bergen aan Zee

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Bergen aan Zee 0.5 km

Bloemendaal aan Zee, Netherlands

Parnassia aan Zee

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Bloemendaal aan Zee 1.9 km

What to do in Castricum aan Zee? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Castricum aan Zee 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 Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Deining Feesten & Pa...• 2 min walk
Strandpaviljoen Dein...• 2 min walk
Cafe Klein Mokum B.v...• 2 min walk
HQ B.V.• 2 min walk

Attractions

Castricum aan Zee St...• 2 min walk
PWN Waterinlaat “De...• 26 min walk
North Holland Dune R...• 27 min walk
Bezoekerscentrum De...• 28 min walk

Transport

AMS• 29.8km
Castricum, Station U...• 3.8km
Castricum• 3.8km

Localities

Bakkum• 3.4km
Amsterdam• 28.4km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Castricum aan Zee?

The coastline of Castricum aan Zee 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 Castricum aan Zee?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Castricum aan Zee, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Castricum aan Zee is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Castricum aan Zee good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Castricum aan Zee are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Castricum aan Zee for swimming is positive.

Is the Castricum aan Zee 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 Castricum aan Zee 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Castricum aan Zee?

The bar is located right on the Castricum aan Zee.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Deining Feesten & Partijen is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Castricum aan Zee?

There are 425 places to stay in the Castricum aan Zee area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Castricum aan Zee include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Castricum aan Zee from parking?

The Castricum aan Zee 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Castricum aan Zee?

There are 4 attractions near Castricum aan Zee that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Castricum aan Zee Strand located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Castricum aan Zee?

The month with the highest temperature in Castricum aan Zee 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?

Castricum aan Zee (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.Castricum aan Zee (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.