Vlissingen river cruises, Netherlands

What's great about Vlissingen river cruises?

If you're picturing canals and tulips, Vlissingen might surprise you. Perched on the Netherlands' south-west coast, this port town is all big skies, broad sandy beaches and miles of shoreline that feel more Devon than Dutch. But don't let those ribbons of sand fool you. Behind the beach, Vlissingen still delivers those classic Dutch scenes, with higgeldy-piggledy gabled buildings, quaint marinas and streets made for pottering. Water has shaped life here for generations, and the fascinating muZEEum brings the town's seafaring past to life. When it's time to refuel, Zeeland's famous mussels are a must-try – and luckily there’s plenty of choice. The seafront promenade, one of the longest in the Netherlands, is lined with cafés and restaurants where they're firmly on the menu.