Schouwen-Duiveland – Zeeland’s Crowning Glory

Raw nature, big skies and glorious seas surround this top 100 global sustainable destination

A truly natural destination surrounded by the North Sea Voordelta and two national parks – Schouwen-Duiveland is both a glorious experience and a truly thoughtful sustainable destination.

The area combines both accessible beach and nature in the Netherlands. It is surrounded by the North Sea, Voordelta  and two of the most important water and natural areas of Western Europe- the De Grevelingen  and the national park of De Oosterschelde

Here visitors can enjoy wonderful and authentic experiences of the natural world in an area that is carefully tended. This spectacular area provides a unique setting for all kinds of water sports. The De Grevelingen, Oosterschelde and North Sea each have their own appeal – swimming, paddling, (kite) surfing, canoeing, sailing, diving, fishing, every water enthusiast can indulge themselves.

And it’s a sensational area for rambling – visiting the characteristic fishing villages with their historic step-gabled cottages, houses and mansions, taking a stroll through the nice beach resorts and admiring the dykes – or enjoying a great natural experience.

In the Boswachterij Westenschouwen there are marked routes for walkers, cyclists, horse riders, mountain bikers and disabled people. Here you can enjoy nature at its most natural – see seals, water birds, and the marshland inhabitants. – and the unique history of this fascinating environment.

Naturally, you’ll want to stop for a drink and something to eat! Maybe try some wine from one of the largest vineyards in the Netherlands – De Kleine Schorre

It almost goes without saying that this beautiful island has a cornucopia of edible goodies. Here you can enjoy sublime delicacies such as Oosterschelde lobster, mussels, oysters, the Schouwese lamb, samphire and sea lavender are on the menu when in season.

Farm shops have a wide range of agricultural and homemade products. Life is good on Schouwen-Duiveland, why not come and find out!

And, as a global top100 destination, Schouwen-Duiveland takes great care of  its environment for both current and future visitors and local communities to enjoy its substantial natural, social, cultural and environmental legacy.

Importantly, Schouwen-Duiveland is working to be completely self-sufficient in energy by 2040, Not only that – it is creating an integrated sustainable vision for its whole visitor economy.

The municipality has already drawn more attention to sustainability practices resulting into a number of improvements, especially in nature information & education, in Green Policies, Communities and Tourism.

Certainly Schouwen-Duiveland is a destination for today and for future generations.

FURTHER INFO:http://www.vvvzeeland.nl/nl/eilanden/schouwen-duiveland/regiopagina

http://greendestinations.info/top100-2016/?dest=schouwen-duiveland

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