Water in Almere
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![]( "© Maarten Feenstra")
© Maarten Feenstra Love water sports?
You can sail, wake boarding, rent a boat and much more.
Gooimeer lake on the one side, IJmeer and Markermeer lakes on the other. This is what makes Almere a true paradise for water sports enthusiasts. You can sail right through Almere with a small motor boat or canoe. Discover the Noorderplassen nature reserve by dinghy, rent a canoe or sailing boat or book a tour on an excursion boat. Water aplenty!
3x Water sports
Boat rental
Want to enjoy a day of sailing in Almere with family or friends? From canoe to sloop and from sailboat to pedal boat. There is plenty to do.
Rent a boatDiner by the water
BoatHouse
Boathouse in Almere is a unique location on the water and is the place for good food, drinks and parties. All this in a relaxed and surprising environment.
De Beren restaurant
What are you going to eat tonight? Come and eat well at De Beren in Almere Centrum.
Brasserie Bakboord
The restaurant for lunch and dinner is Brasserie Bakboord in Almere with daily fresh dishes. This restaurant is also called one of the best in the Netherlands.
Sailing map
The VVV Almere Tourist Info offers three sailing routes set out on a map and available for €1. The map has full information about sailing in and around Almere, key telephone numbers and the locations of all harbours, as well as water sports enterprises.
Beaches
't Hoofd beach
You will find this beach on the Noorderplassen lake. Toilet facilities are available. The beach is particularly suitable for water sports.
Fantasie beach
The Fantasie beach is located behind Oorweg/Bergsmapad at the Weerwater lake. You can enjoy great views of Almere's skyline from the grassy slopes of the Fantasie beach. The Fantasie beach offers diverse water sports facilities
Almere Haven beach
Almere Haven beach is a sandy strand, located on the outskirts of Almere Haven. The beach is extremely suitable for families. You can have something to eat and drink at the Di Lago beach pavilion. Toilet facilities are available.
Strandbad Duin
Strandbad Duin is located at the south end of the marina. This is a great-fun place; a small beach where children can run around, splash and swim to their hearts' content.
Noorderplassen beach
Noorderplassen beach is located behind the Hogering on the edge of the Waterwijk district. Toilet facilities available.
Lumiére beach
Beach The Lumiére beach is located in the Filmwijk district between Lumiérepad and Fellinilaan.
Stedenwijk beach
The Stedenwijk beach is located in Almere Stad close to Hengelostraat/Oeverpromenade. There are excellent views over the Weerwater lake and the centre of Almere is only five minutes' walk away. Toilet facilities are available.