Brouwersdam Strand

"As a kid I often went to Brouwesdam. It's basically a sandy, wide stretched dam that is a part of the "Delta works". In other words, it acts as a buffer to diminish flooding risks. If you're interested to know more about water management in The Netherlands, I can recommend 'Neeltje Jans'. As a beach, Brouwersdam gets really busy in summer. If you want to go there and secure a good spot, you need to arrive very early in the morning to avoid queuing. My tip is to find a spot on the edge of the beach, where the ground is more stony with only a thin stretch of sand. You'll have to walk down quite some way to reach the beach, but it will be much more calm at the bottom. It's also great if you like swimming, as the sea will be closer by compared to wider parts of the Brouwersdam."