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Makkum: beach and water fun

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Are you looking for an enormous beach, a fun boulevard and a lively historic village? Then Makkum is the place to be. The IJsselmeer lake offers plenty of space for you to take a dip and for countless water sports activities. Makkum is also becoming an increasingly popular spot for (kite)surfers. Add to that the many campsites and holiday homes, and your holiday is complete!

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“ THE IJSSELMEER WATER IS NICE AND REFRESHING, WITH SAFE SHALLOWS THAT'S WHAT MAKES MAKKUM BEACH SO PERFECT FOR CHILDREN ”

Best beaches of Friesland according to Dik.nl/dagjeuit

KITESURFING AND WINDSURFING

Welcome to the water sports paradise: Makkum. Whatever the weather: you'll nearly always find windsurfers and kitesurfers here. The IJsselmeer lake at Makkum is one of the seven kitesurfing hotspots of Southwest Friesland. There's often enough wind on the lake and the shallow water makes it very suitable for beginners. Have you never surfed before? Why not take a few lessons at one of the many surfing schools?

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  • Makkum tourist information centre

    At the tourist information centre in Makkum, you'll always get personal advice from a local. So ask them anything you want to know about all the experiences of Southwest Friesland. At the same time, pick up your free inspirational magazine and the newspaper full of events and stories.

    Visit the tourist information centre

  • Boat tour of Makkum

    een groep mensen die op een sloep zitten.

    Explore Makkum and the surrounding area in a nostalgic pram boat, called It Preamke. You'll silently glide around the beautiful countryside. In the evenings, the boat has enchanting lighting.

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  • Fishery Days in Makkum

    Visserijboten naast elkaar in Makkum

    The Fishery Days are organised in Makkum in odd-number years. These are days filled with many activities for young and old, including a market, eel smoking competition, regatta, music and much more. There is something to suit all tastes, and always new surprises.

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