De Panne, which has the widest sandy beaches of Belgium, is one of the popular holiday destinations. French is the mostly spoken language in the city which has a close location to the Northern France border. The city is commonly visited by the French and Belgian. The King Leopold I came from London and set foot on this land in Belgium for the first time in 1831 and to commemorate this event, a monument was built in the city. You will come across many works and museums reminding the period of the Second World War when the British Army showed heroism.
The biggest share in the nature reserves of De Panne, which has many historical memories, belongs to migratory birds. The hills located in the north of De Panne offer great nature views and are the focus of interest of bird watchers. The city, which was once a fishing village, takes its “Panne” name from its location between these sand dunes. De Panne beaches are the places receiving the most sunlight of Belgium throughout year thanks to its wind clearing the clouds. You can enjoy the sun and sea on these beaches and have long walks on the sand. The city has also entertaining and educational theme parks for children. There is a remarkable wild life in Westhoek which is the most worth seeing area among the four natural areas located 2 km west of the city. In the city, you can taste the famous Belgian beers, waffles and ice cream. The closest airport to the city is Ostend-Bruges International Airport which is 39 kilometers away. You can benefit from shuttles, taxis or trains for travelling between the airport and city.