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Ijmuiden tourist guide - hotels and services

Most passengers sailing form Newcastle to the Port of Ijmuiden will be travelling on to Amsterdam and other significant destinations in The Netherlands although the tiny fishing town of Ijmuiden does offer some interesting attractions and has an enticing waterfront.

Situated at the vast North Sea Canal's mouth, Ijmuiden is far more than a port town and fishing village. It is home to an attractive promenade and fine beaches.

Due to the new Seaport Marine Ijmuiden's popularity has increased. The Seaport Marine can be found adjacent to Ijmuiden beach. After spending some time on the deserted beach you could visit the lively promenade where visitors can eat and shop and the promenade stretches the length of the new marina. Boating enthusiasts will also appreciate the collection of yachts in the marina.

As well as the promenade and beach, the town also features a number of other interesting attractions such as the popular Pieter Vermeulen Museum. The museum focuses on the environment featuring extensive information the Kennermerland area's nature and in addition has access to the gorgeous Moerberg Gardens.

Anytime of the year, the capital city of Amsterdam is a pretty place to explore, with its beautiful canal houses and abundance of pedestrianised thoroughfares where trams and cyclists are king. In the centre of the city you'll find the tourist information centre and provides visitors with invaluable information about Amsterdam and the surrounding area.

Amsterdam is filled with top class museums, including the renowned Rijksmuseum, with its Vermeer and Rembrandt paintings. The impressive Van Gogh Museum is another world class museum. The Rembrandt House and the Anne Frank House are also a must-see, while Amsterdam's nightlife is legendary. The streets are loaded with special 'coffee shops' and bars, while the notorious red light district features the known all over the world windowed prostitutes.

Hotels in Amsterdam

Ijmuiden is only a tiny town situated on the North Sea but many travellers spend time in the town before heading on to Amsterdam and other destinations throughout Holland. There is a fine selection of hotels and bed-and-breakfasts in the town, as well as a number of quality establishments positioned along the water's edge.

Recommended hotels include: the four-star rated Holiday Inn Ijmuiden Seaport Beach, situated near the harbour, providing superb business and leisure amenities; the Hotel Het Hoge Duin, also located on the beach side; the Villa de Klughte Wijk aan Zee, a superior country house and the three-star rated Bastion Hotel Haarlem.