Zeeuws-Vlaanderen is a great destination for an accessible weekend near the sea. From Ettelbruck, the drive to Landal Parc Zeebad near Breskens takes around four hours, depending on traffic.
I recommend leaving early to avoid rush-hour traffic around Brussels and Antwerp. On the way, larger petrol stations usually have accessible toilets, which makes the trip easier to plan. One warning from experience: watch out for potholes, especially in Belgium. We hit a very bad one at an exit and ended up with tyre trouble. Luckily, my son Alex knew what to do!
Accessible stay at Landal Zeebad
We stayed in a wheelchair-accessible house at Landal Zeebad (Villa Luxe 4 MIVA), close to Breskens and the North Sea. The house was comfortable and had a nice patio outside, two bedrooms, two TVs, electric high-low beds, and a kitchen with an adjustable-height worktop.
The adapted bathroom had a toilet with grab rails and a wheelchair-accessible shower area. The toilet was very low, so this is something to keep in mind depending on your needs. Overall, the accommodation worked well and made the weekend feel relaxed and practical.
Food, nature and accessible stops
On Friday evening, after unpacking, we had dinner at Beach Pavilion Loods 10. It is wheelchair accessible, but check the route before going, as some coastal roads are one-way only.
The next day started with checking the tyre and changing to the small spare one. We also contacted a garage to arrange a proper replacement, which could be done the day after. After that, we continued to Sluis, where we had poffertjes at the old mill and browsed the streets with their many many shops and food places.
We also visited ‘t Zwin, just north of Knokke in Belgium. It is a great place if you like nature and birdwatching. There are wheelchair-accessible toilets at several locations and accessible routes, such as the cabin trail. Necessary attendants of persons with a disability have free access. All-terrain wheelchairs are available free of charge, but need to be requested in advance by mail or phone.
In the evening, we had dinner at Beach Pavilion De Zeemeeuw near Cadzand, another wheelchair-accessible restaurant. The sunset over dinner was one of the highlights of the weekend.
Final thoughts
On Sunday, we skipped our planned visit to Hulst because we had to pick up the tyre. Before driving home, we stopped at Jumbo supermarket for some Dutch groceries (nostalgia!).
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen is a calm and wheelchair-friendly weekend destination with sea air, good food, and accessible places to stay.
