De Panne, well-known for the widest beach of the Flemish Coast and its vast nature reserves.
Where the North Sea, the dunes and the polders meet, lies this green pearl of the Flemish coast: De Panne, the oasis of hospitality and natural beauty.
A fine sandy beach for worshipppers of the sun, for your endless walks, swimming, riding a horse, ball sports and land yachting. This gigantic beach, at low tide a quarter mile wide, guarantees abundant room for everybody.
The De Panne's sea bed descends gently without any sudden drop-offs, the surf is friendly and waves are low ... ideal for a holiday with kids.
Sail a boat on the beach. The first land yacht was built here around 1900. Created by the Dumont brothers it was the beginning of a fascinating sailing sport. Driven by the sea-breeze the cars sail at extraordinary speed on the wet sand along the water line. The European land yachting championship is held here.