The Benelux countries are a Western European Union, which includes the following kingdoms: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. It is located between Germany and France. The name was formed from the syllables with which each country begins. At first it was used only to refer to an economic union, but later it took on a more general meaning. Its area is 74,640 km2, and its population is about 27.5 million people.
Popular tourist destination
It is unlikely that anyone can remain indifferent, having seen at least once the sights of the Benelux countries. The beauty of Belgian lace and special chocolate pralines, windmills and cheese, Dutch tulips and canals, historical sights, towers and ancient walls will be remembered for a long time. Although the community includes small countries, they are quite proud. Their motto was: "Sound and light, water and wind - they will not be held back by borders."
The fate of the Benelux
In fact, this union has quite a few fans. However, he is still far from fame. Germany, Italy or France, which are located in the neighborhood. Many come here to visit the smallest country in the world for the first time. This also includes visiting guests who simply chose a combined tour. So the Benelux countries are, as a rule, an “appendage” to some kind of excursion program or an adventure for sophisticated tourists. However, all these countries are worthy of attention, and today more and more visitors come here to enjoy their beauty.
Luxembourg. Welcome
This country, which is part of the Benelux, has an excellent excursion program. Here, of course, noisy tourists in T-shirts and shorts do not crowd, but there is a great opportunity to relax and fully enjoy the beauty of the Gothic castle, inhale the aroma of summer oak forests and consider the rays of light that penetrate through the dormer windows. Housing prices here, as elsewhere, are quite high. But on the other hand, here you can take a break from all kinds of election campaigns and crises that huge cities are teeming with today, and at the same time have a great time enjoying excellent service and various benefits of civilization! You can bring a lot of souvenirs with you that will remind you of a wonderful vacation.
Belgium. Lovely Bruges
It is worth noting that from here you can bring, first of all, excellent varietal tulips. There is also a huge variety of cheese, which you will definitely want to take with you. Many will be interested in cozy shoes and wooden clogs. And women will not be leftindifferent tapestries and Brussels lace. Men will definitely appreciate aromatic beer. In terms of spiritual food, the Benelux countries invite their tourists to visit amazing monasteries, museums, futuristic buildings with graceful columns and lancet arches, colorful houses that are comfortably hidden under colorful roofs. It seems that this is where happiness lives.
Event tourism
As a rule, tourists rarely choose the Benelux countries for their holidays. Tours here are purchased by students during the winter and summer holidays. Sometimes couples and even newlyweds come here. In the spring, many tend to visit Holland. A large number of festivals and exhibitions take place here. It is especially pleasant to take a walk in the parks at this time of the year, where you can see a large number of beautiful flowers. At the end of summer, tourists flock to see a huge carpet of flowers on the main square in Belgium. In autumn people come here for various seminars and trainings. Winter is a great opportunity to get to the New Year's sales and visit the Christmas markets. Vendors dress up as various characters and sell all kinds of New Year's souvenirs. In the middle of spring, a fur festival is held in Holland in honor of the queen's birthday. People put on orange clothes, decorate the street with garlands, balloons, ribbons and flags. Especially popular at this time are inflatable crowns. Everywhere you can see portraits of the queen and national flags. Spring in Belgium hosts a wonderful festival of ice sculptures, whichattracts many tourists here.
Resorts to visit
The Benelux countries, like any other, have places that must be visited. In Belgium, tourists are recommended to visit the seaside resort of Blankenberge. There is a huge aquarium where you can see about 70 species of marine life. In addition, every year there is a sand sculpture festival, a flower parade and a carnival. Women should definitely visit the city of Spa. There are many mineral springs that provide invaluable he alth benefits. In the Netherlands, the resort of Scheveningen is quite popular. This is a very beautiful and comfortable beach. The hotel, which is located right on the beach, resembles a real castle, where you can feel like a member of the royal family. In Luxembourg, small picturesque villages, town halls, medieval castles and cathedrals are of particular interest. The wine festival attracts tourists every year. However, in general, such a program becomes part of a combined tour.
Advantages and disadvantages of tours to the Benelux
Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg offer very loyal conditions for opening a visa. But still, certain difficulties exist. It is quite difficult to issue documents to visit Belgium. Usually they go there on a business trip. A visa is valid for 5 days for an air tour, and a week for a bus tour. Today, many tourists are already tired of holidays in Egypt and Turkey. Therefore, they tend to experience something new. Somedepart to the North Sea, especially since today it is quite convenient to travel here, and the possibilities of air transportation are expanding all the time. And those people who have been here at least once come back again to explore all the sights in more detail and fully enjoy their beauty. Some are sure that even ten such trips are not enough for this.
