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Belgium is an excellent choice for a soccer tour.
Its proximity to England with direct or convenient sailings makes
it very accessible. Football facilities are good, and it is also
possible to play fixtures in neighbouring France and Holland. English
is widely spoken on the coast and in the major cities, and there
is a variety of excursions available.
Ostend is the major town on the coast and has long been
popular with British holidaymakers. It has nightlife, shopping
centres and five sandy beaches. The resort is ideal for adult teams
with 24 hour bars, discos, nightclubs and Casino. Famous for its
carnival, including the 'Dead Rats Ball' held at the Casino, the
town plays host to a 5 a side tournament played on its spacious
beach.
Blankenberg is a lively seaside resort with a superb sandy beach,
pier and promenade. The resort offers a pedestrianised shopping
centre, casino and Sea Life
Centre. Other amenities include a swimming complex, leisure centre,
crazy golf, bicycle hire and snooker. In the evening there are
bars and restaurants to cater for all tastes.
Budget/Medium/First Class Hotels
available in Ostend and Blankenberg. Holiday Villages available
at De Haan, 5 miles from Ostend and Blankenberg. Youth Hostel available
in Ostend.
- The medieval cities of Bruges, Ghent and Ypres.
- The picturesque Dutch town of Sluis.
- Brussels, capital of Europe.
- 5 Theme Parks within easy reach.
ANTWERP is
Belgium's nightlife capital with more than 2000 bars, cafes, nightclubs
and restaurants, and is an excellent destination for adult teams.
The city is an important diamond centre, and the cities history is
one of wealth based on the
connection to the sea via the Scheldt river. The legacy of this worldwide
trade is a cosmopolitan and fascinating city that vibrates with life,
both day and night. Its proximity to the Dutch border means that
you can play both Belgian and Dutch
opposition.
BRUSSELS, the
capital of Belgium and headquarters of the European Union is a
cosmopolitan city of 1 million people. Tourist attractions include
the Grand Place, one of the most beautiful squares in the world,
the Atomium, the Mannekin Pis, and 100
museums. Nightlife is good with an excellent choice of bars and
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