Beaches in Almere

Relax and chill on one of the many city beaches

Almeerderstrand

For a beach holiday, you don't have to go far from home. Almere has 42 kilometres of coastline where you can sunbathe, party and do water sports. We tell you where to go for the best beach experience.

Almeerderstrand

Almere's largest beach is the Almeerderstrand. On this beach, you can enjoy summer events, but also just chill on the beach and in or on the IJmeer. You will find nice beach clubs, a marina and much more.

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Almeerderstrand

Stadsstrand

Discover the city beach on the banks of het Weerwater in Almere, a wonderful addition to the greening of the Esplanade. This beach offers the ultimate in relaxation and fun for Almere residents and visitors alike. Enjoy a day in the sun with a variety of sporting activities, both on land and on water. Whether you want to play beach volleyball, frisbee or rent a sloop , you will find it all here. For a tasty break, visit Strand22where you can enjoy delicious snacks and refreshing drinks.

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Sunbathing and swimming

On sunny days, you can work on your tan at any of Almere's eight beaches. Enjoy the fun at Almeerderstrand or find peace and quiet at Zilverstrand outside the city. Strandbad Duin has a fire pit and at Zilverstrand you can use the BBQ area after obtaining permission from the Forestry Commission. Prefer to lie on the beach naked? That is allowed on Zilverstrand, which is divided into a nudist beach and a bathing suit beach. Bathing water quality is tested weekly and can be found on the website zwemwater.nl.

 

Beaches in Almere

Beach walk

On less sunny days, beaches are the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Take a walk on the beach, listen to the lapping of the water and feel the wind in your hair. The Zilverstrand is the furthest out of town and an oasis where you can let go of everything for a while. Want to combine your beach walk with a stroll through greenery? Stroll from the Lumière Beach along the forest paths of Lumière Park.

Couple with baby walks along Almeerderstrand in Almere.

Parties

Almeerderstrand is Almere's largest beach and the place to be for those who like to party. It regularly hosts big events, including the Sand Beach Festival. In summer, you can enjoy summer vibes and fine beats during the Summerpark Festival. All year round, you can enjoy the special performances of theatre company Vis à Vis, which has a permanent location near the Almeerderstrand.

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Watersports

Is lying on the beach not for you because you are more of an adrenaline junkie? Then don't get bored in Almere. Surfstrand Almere Haven with Haddock Watersport is the place to be for surfers. For catamaran sailing, kite surfing, windsurfing and Suppen, you need to go to Sail-Today are. At Regatta Center Muiderzand, you can hire a keel boat or a dinghy and children can take sailing lessons. Near Fantasiestrand is Cablepark View, a long cableway over the water where water skiers and wakeboarders are pulled along. Follow a clinic or glide across the water directly on your own with views of Almere's skyscrapers.

Strandbad DUIN

What could be more fun than putting the buckets and spades in a bag on a sunny day and taking your kids to Strandbad Duin? On the beach you'll find an adventure playground, a panna field and a raft to cross the river. There are safety lines and life rafts in the water, so you can let your little one play in the water with peace of mind. End the day with a campfire and, of course, marshmallows on a stick.

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Hospitality

A day at the beach is not complete without chilling at a beach club. Enjoy a drink on the terrace in the sun and watch the water sports enthusiasts on the water. At beach pavilion De Jutter on Almere Haven beach, it is just like being on Texel. Texel cosiness, Texel dishes and, of course, Texel beer. From beach restaurant Poortdok, you can look out over the IJmeer from the terrace. On cooler days, enjoy the cosiness inside by the fireplace. At Espresso Grand Café on Catamaran Beach, enjoy summery atmospheres while looking out over the beautiful water to the skyline of Amsterdam. On the stadsstrand, enjoy a magnificent view of het Weerwater while indulging in delicious snacks and drinks at Strand22.

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