The Belgian city of Bruges is connected to the North Sea through numerous channels, so that navigating any of them or doing it in those that are linked in its center, is a unique experience. From the golden golden beaches of Nieuwpoort you can go to this Venice of the North contemplating beautiful and gentle landscapes with castles, bell towers, bridges and people enjoying the typical cafes that dot the city.
The historic center of Bruges has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000, There is a dilemma to get around it, by horse-drawn carriage or by barge? I have no doubts, I recommend a mini-cruise around the city.
These mini-cruises navigate the two main canals, the Dijver and the Gronereri. The first of them runs parallel to a lively promenade full of shops and cafes. Everything you can see from this canal is very curious, from a statue of Marilyn Monroe to the Bruges police station, the Arentshuis Museum, the Groeninge Museum or the city's Museum of Fine Arts.
The other main channel is the Gronereri with beautiful and bucolic banks of beautiful gardens and swans. But in addition, the boats also pass through other smaller channels, and one of the most photographed points for its special charm is the Rosario dock, without forgetting the San Bonifacio bridge, the Jan van Eyck square and of course! The Lake of Love or Minnewater.
Throughout the city you will find different boarding points for these tours. An important detail is that you check the companies that offer these tours, because Some routes can only be done from March to November, from 10 in the morning to 6 in the afternoon. The duration of the journey is half an hour, the price is 8 euros per adult, and the explanations are in English and French.