Activities in the Netherlands

Western and northern parts of the country, thanks to numerous sandy beaches and lakes, are usually chosen by the tourists to spend the holiday. During summer months Mediterranean coasts are the best places for the relaxation. All kinds of water sports, including swimming, windsurfing, canoeing and even fishing, are practised. The islands of Ameland and Texel offer the opportunities for the catamaran sailing and parachuting.

As for the winter sports - the Alps are good. Popular ice-skating race, called the Elfstedentocht, is held in more than 11 cities in the province of Friesland. Cycling is preferred not only by the local but also by the tourists, coming to the Netherlands, because the geography of the country is ideal for this kind of sport. The same can be said about golf. In the Netherlands golf is becoming increasingly popular.