Blijburg

East of the city, Blijburg is the only authentic beach in Amsterdam considering that many people swim off the sandy oasis that sits in the deep water known as the Ijsselmeer. There seems to be always something going on at lively Blijburg, from performances by DJs and live bands to a delicious Sunday brunch. The food gets a thumbs-up for vegetarian and organic fare. A visit to Blijburg will feel like a retreat to a coastal paradise of the North.