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Why Visit Belgium
There’s just something about Belgium. Maybe it’s
the friendly & welcoming people who with three official
languages still find it easy to converse in English, the
4th unofficial language. Maybe it’s the stunning
architecture decorating the quaint cobblestone squares.
Or perhaps it’s the incredible cuisine found in the
vast array of restaurants where each meal seems better
than the last. Energetic and carefree, the overall mood
in Belgium is infectious, summoning in all of us to live
as Belgians and enjoy life to the fullest.
Often called the Essence of Europe, Belgium
is both multicultural and multilingual. Flanders in the
north, a flatland criss-crossed by canals, is proud of
its medieval art cities, Antwerp, Bruges and Ghent. To
the south in Wallonia, you will find the rolling hills
of the Ardennes, countless castles, and the cities of Liege,
Namur, and Tournai. The city of Brussels is one of the
world's great cosmopolitan capitals, home to both the European
Union and NATO, as well as a wealth of international trade
and finance companies.
The area in the North, called Low Belgium,
is very flat with sandy beaches, polders and small hills
rising to about 197 feet. The area in the centre known
as middle Belgium has some rolling hills and rover valleys,
while the area in the French Speaking South referred to
as High Belgium rises to 2277 feet above sea level at the
Signal de Botrange in the wild Hautes Fagnes region.
Special Interest:
Brussels -
Discover Brussels through themed experiences such as gourmet,
art, night life and more.
Flanders -
The northern part of Belgium is known as Flanders, the
inhabitants are called Flemings and speak Dutch. All
Flemish towns are brimming with quaint medieval squares,
tree-lined canals, gorgeous architectural facades, world
class museums and friendly outdoor cafes perfect for
sipping on the local brews.
Wallonia -
Wallonia is abundant in abbeys, citadels, parks and gardens,
chateaus, and culture. The historic towns of Wallonia
bubble over with pretty squares, interesting battlefields,
outdoor markets, museums and restaurants serving regional
specialties such as country ham and Trappist beer brewed
locally.
Belgium
for Chocolate Lovers - Belgian chocolate
has been the food of champions, a lure for lovers, the
indulgence of the rich and later, the favorite of the masses.
Belgium
for Beer Lovers - There are almost
as many beer styles as there are breweries in the small
kingdom of Belgium. The choices are endless when you consider
raspberry beer, white beer, chocolate beer, geuze beer,
cherry beer, brown beer Trappist beer and of course the
beer that Belgium is most famous for - the lambic beer.
Castles
& Gardens - There are more castles
per square mile in Belgium than anywhere else in the world.
Beautiful castles to experience, formal gardens to get
lost in, peaceful abbeys and historic battlefields are
awaiting your visit. We would like to suggest a few special
sites for your historic journey through French speaking
Wallonia and Brussels.
Getting Around in Belgium:
By Land:
Belgium
Motorhome Rental
We
can help you with your Motorhome or Campervan hire, Abimo
Motorhomes has a depot in Knokke (on the
coast), Westkappelle 105kms from Brussels, 10 minutes
from Zeebrugge and 30 minutes from Ostend
Belgium
Car Leasing
If you wish to travel by car, we have the following Car leasing in Belgium
suppliers to choose from, Renault
Leasing, Peugeot
Car Leasing, Citroen
Car Leasing
Belgium
Rail Passes
Travelling
by Train is your preference, we help you with your
Rail passes, check our Belgium
Eurail Passes rates here.
By
Water:
River
Cruising in Belgium
Belgium's
waterways offer the great advantage that the pleasure
of enjoying a boat trip can be combined with sightseeing
great historic cities, as well as exploring the rustic
countryside. Go
Barging European Waterways cruises in
Flanders.
Canal
Boat Rental in Belgium
Enjoy
your relaxing floating holiday cruising through Belgium's
waterways with France
Passion Plaisance with bases in
Dinant & Eeklo and Le
Boat Canalboat Hire with
base in Nieuwpoort.
Belgium Climate:
In
the coastal region, the climate is mild and humid.
There are marked
temperature changes farther inland.
In the high southeasterly districts, hot summers alternate
with very cold winters. Except in the highlands, rainfall
is seldom heavy. The average annual temperature is
8° C
(46° F ); in Brussels, the mean temperature is 10° C
(50° F ), ranging from 3° C (37° F ) in January
to 18° C (64° F ) in July. Average annual rainfall
is between 70 and 100 cm (28 to 40 in).
Belgian Cuisine:
Belgium
is well known in the world over for its cuisine.
Many highly ranked Belgian restaurants can be found
in the most influential gastronomic guides, such as
the Michelin Guide. Belgians love waffles and
french fries. Contrary to their name, french fries
also originated in Belgium. The name "french fries" actually
refers to the description of the manner in which the
potato is cut. To "french" means to cut into
slivers. The national dishes are "steak and fries
with salad", and "mussels with fries".
Brands of
Belgian chocolate and pralines, like Callebaut, Côte
d'Or, Neuhaus, Leonidas, Guylian and Godiva, are world
renowned and widely sold.
Belgium
produces over 500 varieties of beer. The Trappist beer
of the Abbey of Westvleteren has consistently been
rated the world's best beer. The biggest brewer
in the world by volume is Anheuser-Busch InBev, based
in Belgium.
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