Wageningen beaches, located on the Lower Rhine, are all beautiful, and they're also quite famous because of the science and research conducted by the university. Below is some useful information about the beaches in this part of the world, should you decide to visit.

The beaches create important corridors for animals and plants to move from the dunes to the sea. Natural beaches are needed to preserve the essential dune system off the coast. Because of the importance of natural beaches, there are specific areas set aside for recreation and others that are part of nature reserves.

Most of the beaches in the Netherlands are clothing optional. You do not have to be a member, so person can go to the beach and not have to wear a bathing suit. Sometimes the beaches will be segregated into separate areas, as some beach goers are not comfortable with those not wearing clothing, and vice versa.

There are many water sports and activities to be found at the beach. You can enjoy the sun and sand and relax. You might spend your hours reading or doing some “people watching.” However, you can also go for dune rides, sailing, water skiing, surfing, boating, jet skiing and more. Many of the beaches also have bicycling and walking paths as well as some great fishing spots.

You can find beaches in the Netherlands at Ameland, Breskens, Den Helder, Egmond aan Zee, Groote Keeten, Wassenaar, Zeeland, and many more places. The closest beaches to Wageningen are those near Amsterdam.

The majority of the beaches are on the west side of the Netherlands and, because of its interior location, the city of Wageningen does not have any of its own beaches. However, you can easily use the city as a base to explore the rest of the country and visit its many excellent beaches.

Some of the cleanest beaches in the world are found in Zeeland. These beaches get the most sunlight of any beach, and there are more than 650 kilometers of coastline to explore. There are many beaches, but each has its own personality and uniqueness, so you will soon find your favorite. There are natural beaches for those that enjoy the quiet, and active water sport beaches for those looking for a more exciting pastime.