Scharendijke, Coastal village in Schouwen-Duiveland, Netherlands
Scharendijke is a coastal village with a working harbor and several diving sites in the Grevelingenmeer area. The location along Brouwersdam offers direct access to water sports facilities and a range of recreational equipment options.
The village was first recorded in 1487 as Schaerdendijke and developed as a fishing community over centuries. The harbor construction between 1901 and 1902 transformed it into a major maritime hub for the region.
The Straô festival brings locals together to ride horses into the sea, a practice rooted in the village's maritime traditions. This event shows how residents maintain their connection to the water and celebrate their seaside heritage.
The village offers numerous accommodation options and equipment rental shops for water sports enthusiasts nearby. Visitors should plan visits during warmer months when water conditions are better and wind patterns are more predictable for sailing or diving.
Het Koepeltje, a small former observation tower from World War I, still stands near the village today. This dome-shaped structure offers views over the Grevelingenmeer and serves as a reminder of the area's wartime history.
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