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A nature reserve with a rare wealth of fauna and flora unequaled in Belgium, except in the Zwin nature reserve. The freshwater of the Yser, the only river in Belgium that flows directly into the North Sea, mixes with the salty seawater. Tidal action has created a unique mudflat and salt marsh area, an ideal breeding ground for a rich variety of benthic organisms such as worms, snails, seaweed, shells, and crustaceans. The constant interaction between salt and freshwater in the Yser estuary also creates a unique biotope, characterized by salt-tolerant plants such as samphire, sea plantain, and sea aster. Source: https://www.dekust.be/natuurreservaat-de-ijzermonding

Beautiful cycle path along the canal.

During holidays it is nice to take the ferry that takes you to the other side for free - with or without a bicycle

From the lookout tower 'Het Rietnest' you have a beautiful view of the flat polders and the Zwaanhoek nature reserve. Furthermore, the area is only accessible during a guided walk (can be requested via Natuurpunt). The intention is not to disturb the breeding, roosting and wintering birds.

The Spuikom in Ostend/Bredene forms the southern border of the Vuurtorenwijk.

There are 2 zones that are used as oyster breeding parks.

The Ostend Spuikom was constructed from 1900, but the first experiments in 1912 immediately went wrong. The current turned out to be too strong and caused damage to the quay walls of the harbour. The Spuikom was destroyed in the First World War and was never restored afterwards. Today, the Spuikom has a recreational function more than ever. The gigantic water surface of 80 hectares (more than 120 football fields!) invites you to sail or surf. On the banks you can also fish with a permit and the area around the Spuikom is fantastic for jogging or cycling. During the winter months, the northern half of the Spuikom is a resting area for water birds: cormorants, grebes, little grebes and coots. In the spring, the islands in the northwestern part are used by, among other things, breeding terns. Marine scientific research is also carried out in the Spuikom. Finally, the water has been designated as 'shellfish water': there are two zones that are used

Today, the Spuikom has more of a recreational function than ever. The gigantic water surface of 80 hectares (more than 120 football fields!) invites you to sail or surf. You can also fish on the banks with a permit and it is fantastic to jog or cycle around the Spuikom. During the winter months, the northern half of the Spuikom is a resting area for water birds: cormorants, goldeneyes, little grebes, grebes and coots. In the spring, the islands in the northwestern part are used by, among other things, breeding terns. Marine scientific research is also conducted in the Spuikom. Finally, the water has been designated 'shellfish water': there are two zones that are used as 'breeding parks' for oysters.