Right behind the beach and the dunes, the terraces, cafés and restaurants await your visit, with the cosiest atmosphere around the Langstraat.
All in one place: you'll find the greatest concentration of eateries around the Langstraat, the lively main street just behind the sea dike, with more venues on the Willibrordusplein and in the beach pavilions.
Terraces in the sun: thanks to its south-westerly aspect, Zoutelande catches plenty of sun and shelters you from the wind. When the sun is on the square, there's no finer place to catch your breath than a terrace under the parasols.
Weekly summer market: in high season there's a lively market in the centre every Tuesday, with food, drink, curios and local specialities, perfect for sampling Zeeland treats.
Sweet treats from the village itself: alongside the many terraces, Zoutelande has an artisan ice cream parlour and bakers where you can pick up fresh bolus buns and roomboterbabbelaars (butter toffees) for the road.
For every taste: from Zeeland specialities and fresh fish to a quick bite or an elaborate dinner, Zoutelande has it all.
Zeeland specialities
Zeeland is renowned for its shellfish from fresh, salty water, and here you taste them at their very best.
Mussels: the best-known Zeeland delicacy, in season (roughly from late summer into spring) fresh from the Oosterschelde and classically served with chips.
Oosterschelde lobster: a true delicacy caught only in spring, with fine, tender meat that is a touch sweeter than other kinds of lobster.
Zeeland oysters: prized by connoisseurs for their refined, briny flavour, eaten raw with a squeeze of lemon or gratinated from the oven.
For those with a sweet tooth: the bolus, soft white bread dough with a crisp layer of caramel, is irresistible with a thick spread of unsalted butter. Almost every baker makes them, as well as the delicious butter babbelaars (caramel toffees). For the very best, head to Bakery Koppejan, renowned for its pastries, bread and Zeeland bolus buns.
Restaurants
For many people, not having to cook is one of the greatest luxuries of a holiday, and Zoutelande. offers plenty of scope for it.
For every moment: pull up a chair in a pancake house, a restaurant or an eetcafé. From a quick, tasty bite to a beautifully prepared multi-course dinner, there is something in every price range.
Breakfast and lunch: many hotels and eateries serve breakfast until 10:00, and in the Netherlands lunch is usually taken between 12:00 and 14:00.
Dinner and later: dinner is generally served between 17:00 and 20:00. Many restaurants close around 22:00, but various venues, terraces and bars still serve dishes and snacks after that.
Current opening hours: for a full overview with details and opening times for each restaurant, see TheFork.nl and Eet.nu.
Terraces
Thirsty after a warm day, tired from an outing, or simply fancy a drink? In the centre you're well served all day long.
For every thirst: all day long they pour soft drinks, beer, cocktails and more, whatever you're in the mood for.
The right spot: settle down at one of the many cosy terraces or cafés in the centre of Zoutelande., nicely in the sun, in the shade or out of the wind.
Convivial until late: at the bar or around the table, with friends or to meet new people, enjoy the atmosphere and let yourself be indulged into the small hours.
Seven beach pavilions
The beach in Zoutelande is a treat in summer and winter alike, with as many as seven beach pavilions that turn it into a full day out.
From a snack to dinner: on the sandy beach you'll find several pavilions where you can stop for a drink, a bite or a full meal, while the sun casts its last light across the beach.
Handy for the beach: some sell beach gear such as kites, the toilets are open to everyone on the beach, and there is often hire of beach cabins, beach chairs and windbreaks. In summer there's usually a volleyball net too.
Open in winter as well: especially at weekends, a number of pavilions in Zoutelande now stay open. Wonderful after a bracing walk through storm and wind along the roaring sea: gazing out over the wild water from behind the glass, with a hot coffee or a good drink in hand.
Overview: these are the seven beach pavilions you'll find on the beach at Zoutelande:
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Zoutelande itself is quiet and easy-going in the evening, but anyone wanting a night out is right next to the buzzing nightlife of Vlissingen.
All year round: in the nearby town of Vlissingen there's always plenty going on when it comes to going out, even outside the season.
All on one square: close to the shopping streets lie the Nieuwendijk and the Bellamypark, a large square with numerous cafés where in summer you can enjoy the sun on the terrace, or have a drink and a bite indoors.
Lively until late: in the evening most venues transform into atmospheric nightspots, and the buzzing cafés, bars and clubs are popular far beyond Vlissingen.
Good to know
A few practical tips make dining out that little bit smoother.
Book in high season: in summer and on fine weekends the popular places fill up fast, so reserving a table in advance saves disappointment.
Mind the season: if you specifically want mussels or Oosterschelde lobster, time your visit to the season, because freshness is the guiding principle here.
Fresh from the grower: for oysters and mussels straight from the source, a trip to the shellfish village of Yerseke on the Oosterschelde is well worth it.
Card payment almost everywhere: paying by debit or credit card or contactless is standard in most places, though smaller beach kiosks sometimes set a minimum amount for card payment.
