Go on vacation in Ouddorp - location and activities
Goeree Overflakkee is completely surrounded by water and lies on the border between South Holland and Zeeland. The island has the most hours of sunshine and the longest beaches, as well as many dunes, cycling and hiking trails and nature reserves.
The land is surrounded by the Grevelingen Sea on one side and the North Sea on the other. Ideal for activities on and on the water: sailing, swimming, (kite) surfing, diving or fishing.
In the vicinity of Ouddorp there are beautiful villages and towns such as Stellendam, Middelharnis or Goedereede. If you drive a little further towards Zeeland, you will come across Renesse, Burgh Haamstede, Zierikzee and Vlissingen. Rotterdam is about a 45-minute drive from Ouddorp.
Fun & relaxation in South Holland in our holiday homes & apartments in Ouddorp.
The reason why so many people come to Ouddorp is the beach of course, kilometer after kilometer, from nature reserve De kwadehoek to the Brouwersdam. In some places you are all alone and you can even encounter seals. You can enjoy walking and cycling through the dunes over well-laid out hiking and biking trails.
If you are looking for beach pavilions then you can find everything from fancy to homey from Paal10 to Strandclub Zee. On the Brouwersdam you can find everything for water sports, from blokart to kite surfing. On the side of the Grevelingen lake you can visit the sail and surf school for a real water jump, there you have the possibility to go diving, windsurfing and sailing.
So there is something for everyone in and around Ouddorp, nature, peace, space, action, culture, restaurants, villages, shops and much more.
The island Goeree Overflakkee belongs to South Holland and is completely surrounded by water, so you can visit special places such as the Oosterscheldekering, Neeltje Jans and the watersnood (Flooding) museum, water is an important friend and in the past a formidable enemy of Goeree Overflakkee. The village of Stellendam has a fish auction and an active fishing fleet, on Friday you can visit the fish auction and could be followed by a visit to the seal sanctuary Aseal next to the Grevelingenmeer. Goedereede is known for its harbor, tower and beautiful historic buildings. On the surrounding islands you will find Middelburg, Vlissingen, Zierikzee, Domburg, Veere and Goes. Rotterdam is also nearby, 45 minutes by car and you are in the middle of Rotterdam! The Markthal is a very good place to start your visit to Rotterdam.
