Nieuw-Haamstede is a true holiday village and belongs, just as the neighbouring Burgh-Haamstede, to the ‘Kop van Schouwen’ located on the westside of the island Schouwen-Duiveland in Zeeland. Nieuw-Haamstede is the perfect holiday destination for nature lovers, peace seekers and active people.

From the village, you can reach the vast beaches along the North sea cost in no time. Via one of the five paths that take your right through a beautiful and divers dune landscape, you can see the sea coming closer soon. Here you get to enjoy not only stunning views, but also lovely weather and fresh salty air. Besides, you will also find a lighthouse with one of the largest heights in the Netherlands: the ‘Westerlichttoren’.

Multiple hiking routes through areas like the ‘Meeuwenduinen’, will guide you through the wonderful landscape of Zeeland. During your hike- or cycling tour, you could even spot some wild Shetland ponies and Highland cattle here. The area borders to the largest woods of Zeeland: the ‘Domeinen’. This also is a beautiful area to hike, cycle or go mountainbiking.

You can find a small supermarket in Nieuw- Haamstede that is open during summer season. Also, some nice restaurants are present. The village has its own small glider airfield where you can book an introduction flight if you’re interested. Rather leave town? The surroundings of Nieuw-Haamstede are perfectly suited for long cycling trips through characteristic villages. The world famous Deltaworks and the family waterpark Neeltje Jans that are located nearby are definitely worth a visit as well.