Are you still mulling over your vacation destination? Well, if yesterday we proposed France to you, taking into account the beautiful places that can be found throughout the territory, today we want to recommend one of the most visited countries in all of Europe. We refer to the Netherlands , which has much more to offer than Amsterdam and its coffee shops .
Today, for example, we want to show you some of the most beautiful towns in the area, where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes, a lot of tourist attractions and centuries of interesting history. Would you like to join us to discover some of the most beautiful towns in Holland? I assure you will not regret!
Zierikzee
The first town we want to tell you about is Zierikzee, a rich trading town since the Middle Ages located on the island of Schouwen-Duiveand, in the province of Zeeland. Here you will find a beautiful port, mills and beautiful gates and walls, as well as a lot of historical monuments.
Giethoorn
Another of the most beautiful towns in the Netherlands is Giethoorn, a town where driving is prohibited. Known as the “Venencia del norte”, it is located in the province of Overijssel. Without a doubt, the best way to contemplate the beauty of this place is to visit it on foot, although you can also rent a bicycle or go canoeing. What is most surprising about this place are its houses with thatched roofs lined up along the canals, in addition to the more than 150 bridges. You can take advantage of your visit to this hairy place to eat pannenkoeken and other delicacies of the country in its restaurants.
Stavoren
If we talk about the most beautiful villages in Holland, we cannot forget Stavoren, a town located on the shores of Lake Ijssel. Like Zierikzee, Stavoren became a very prosperous city in the Middle Ages thanks to trade . Today, however, most of their income comes from water sports, especially during the summer.
Naarden
Star-shaped and with a characteristic green color, Naardem is one of the best-preserved fortified cities in Europe. From Vuelva Viajes we recommend that you take a walk through its cobbled streets, where you can contemplate its walls and different buildings and monuments. In addition, in one of the bastions you can visit a museum about the fortress that includes access to tunnels and casemates. The best part is that access to Naardem from Amsterdam is simple and fast (just 20 minutes by train).
Monnickendam
We also do not want to forget Monnickendam, a small town with a lot of history. And it is that it was in 1355 when this town received the founding letter, which meant the beginning of its expansion . However, all the buildings from this era caught fire over the years. The only one that can be admired today in the Speel Tower, which houses a museum. You can also find other monuments such as the Church of San Nicolás or the wooden drawbridge.
Valkenburg
Finally, we want to tell you about Valkenburg, a picturesque town where you can visit mines and caves that house paintings from the Roman era. You will also love visiting the castle ruins, from which you get wonderful views; the two theme parks, the cable car, underground caves, spas and much more. In addition, you should bear in mind that it is an ideal place to visit by bicycle, since it has many trails for cyclists.
After discovering all these beautiful places, what are you waiting for to organize your trip to Holland? Below you can see where they are located on the map to make it much easier for you to create an itinerary.