Rotterdam Maasvlakte²
Beach at Rotterdam Sea Port: Maasvlakte 2
Rotterdam
Going to the beach in the port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam - "Palm Island" and "The World" are an archipelago of islands that forms respectively a palm tree and a world map in miniature. Dubai claims that the mega projects are the eight wonder of the World. The ninth wonder of the world is the Dutch coast line near Rotterdam that has changed drastically in the last two decades after land was claimed offshore. The shape as seen from space isn't very spectacular, but if you drive around on Maasvlakte 2 you will be impressed by the vast size of the latest addition to Rotterdam Sea Port. It's one of the rare Ports in the world that can handle the largest ships on earth.
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Our visit to the Second Maasvlakte near Rotterdam was extremely surprising. First by car along vast industrial areas - which you didn't even know existed - and then end up at a row of dunes with behind it a beautiful beach with people sunbathing and swimming. The dimensions of Maasvlakte 2 are also enormous. Not only because of the industry and the ships; the road around the Maasvlakte also seems endless. And after a day full of impressions, another surprise awaits you on your way back: the thousands of lights of Europoort.