Strand Wijk aan Zee, Beach in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands.
The beach extends approximately 5 kilometers along the North Holland coast, featuring wide sandy shores suitable for various seaside activities including swimming, walking, and water sports.
Throughout history, the beach played an important role for local residents, particularly in fishing and trade, with small-scale harbor activities that once dominated the coastal area.
The local culture is shaped by regular visitors who frequent the area year-round, with beach pavilions serving food and drinks while surf communities gather for wind and water sports.
Dogs are permitted on the beach outside peak season restrictions from May 1 to October 1, between 19:00 and 09:00, with leashed access allowed year-round in designated southern areas.
Highland cattle graze freely in the surrounding dunes, creating an unusual agricultural element within this protected natural landscape that supports diverse bird species and wildlife.
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