Top 5 Beach Spots for the Summer
Now that July is here and the weather is getting warmer, we recommend five spots to sunbathe or swim. If you are a student who just finished the exams and are staying over for the summer, this guide is for you! We are starting from the most known to the most niche places, so the search becomes easier for you.
1. DOT Groningen
Minutes away from The Social Hub, you can find yourself sunbathing on the private beach of the DOT, after tasting juicy cocktails at their own terrace. DOT is the right place to relax, eat, dance, and meet your friends during the summer, besides getting a tan or swimming. The official website of the DOT also announces special nights when football games or galaxy overviews are projected inside, so it is worth a try!
2. Hoornsemeer
This quiet and aesthetic neighborhood is located in the south of Groningen, ten minutes away by bike from the Martini Hospital. As you arrive by the bus, you encounter a nice restaurant and an Albert Heijin (for drinks and snacks on the beach). As you walk for 7 minutes more, you go through multiple green areas for picnics by the lake, and then you arrive at a large beach. Horsenmeer combines a green area with trees for picnics with the typical sand. Besides sunbathing, swimming, and picnics, you just met a great area for a walk in nature!
3. Meerwijck Strand
This lovely spot is located in Kropswolde, twenty-five minutes away by car or (for adventurers), one hour away by bike from the center of Groningen. Besides the large beach with a children's playground, you will find the Vifero Beach Club. This bar makes the travel worth it from its delicious cocktails and large terrace for a hangout location after swimming. Do not bike for one hour again without visiting this spot!
4. Beach Lauwersoog Seaside
One hour by bus and you will arrive in the very north of the Netherlands. Lauwersoog is a seaside village, mainly populated by German and English fishermen. The beach is located close to the fishing port, but the views, the clear water, and the smooth sand create an eligible place for a relaxing time after exams. As the population is low and the beach is pretty niche, you won’t find as many people there, so you can relax alone or with your friends.
5. Recreatieplas Gasselterveld
This spot is considered by many as one of the most beautiful swimming lakes in the Netherlands. And guess what, it is only twenty-five minutes by bus or car from Groningen! This clear beach spot is located in the middle of the woods of Gasselte, and you can take a walk around to find waterfronts and savor the beauty of nature.
Side note: No BBQ! We know they are tasty, but the fine for this tastes bitter!
With these beautiful locations, we hope you will get a nice tan and great memories. Summer is here, and everyone needs a break.