Radar Tower of Nieuwvliet - Sight
The Radartoren of Nieuwvliet is a striking landmark on the coast near Nieuwvliet-Bad. You will find the tower on Zwartepolderweg, close to the Verdronken Zwarte Polder nature area and the Tienhonderd beach access.
What can you expect at the Radar Tower of Nieuwvliet?
- Part of the Scheldt radar chain: The tower, built in the period 1985 to 1990, is part of the Schelderadarketen, a Flemish-Dutch network of radar stations that guides the busy shipping traffic on and around the Westerschelde. This includes vessels heading towards places such as Vlissingen, Terneuzen, Ghent and Antwerp. In 1991, this radar chain was officially put into operation.
- Beautiful nature right beside the tower: The main attraction is actually the area surrounding the radar tower. Nearby lies the Verdronken Zwarte Polder nature area, with dunes, mudflats, salt marshes, channels, salt-loving plants and many birds.
- Searching for shark teeth on the beach: The beach near the radar tower is locally known as a fun place to look for fossil shark teeth. Especially at low tide or after stormy weather, families often turn it into a small treasure hunt.
Practical information
- Parking: Parking is available at Parkeerplaats Radartoren on Zwartepolderweg. From there, you can easily walk towards the beach, the dunes and the nature area.
The Radartoren of Nieuwvliet may not be a classic tourist attraction, but it is a distinctive point on the Zeeland-Flanders coast. Ideal as a landmark during a beach walk, bike ride or visit to the Verdronken Zwarte Polder.
Furthermore Radar Tower of Nieuwvliet is near the following sights: Paalridders (±350 m), Verdronken Zwarte Polder (±950 m), Swimming pool Beach Resort Nieuwvliet-Bad (±1,1 km), Playgrounds of Beach Resort Nieuwvliet-Bad (±1,1 km) & Miniature Nieuwvliet (±1,2 km).
For information
Zwartepolderweg, Cadzand-Bad
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