Area of Aalsmeer

Aalsmeer is located at the big lake “Westeinderplassen” which has various water sports like: boat trips, boat and kayak hiring, small beach, surfing, swimming, cycling and walking paths.

Restaurants are dotted along the lake and on the jetties. An indoor and outdoor swimming pools are nearby. There are many tennis clubs, fitness centres, football clubs, midget golf, parks, bike hiring, jogging tracks, art galleries, shops, restaurants, take away shops, bars, petrol stations.

There is an outdoor market held every Tuesday in the centrum of Aalsmeer. The biggest flower auction in the world is in Aalsmeer. Very old picturesque place. Friendly international atmosphere. English is widely spoken.

The area is very accessible because its just off the main motorways, but still enough away to have a very quite and relaxing atmosphere. One can leave Aalsmeer’s old authentic area and be on the main A4 motorway within 5 minutes.

Amsterdam Centre is only 18 kilometres away, Dan Haag and Utrecht are at 45 kilometres distance.

Beaches are plentiful in Holland and vary from 18 kilometres away. 

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