Ostend

The City by the Sea didn’t steal its name. The largest city on the Belgian coast truly offers a tidal wave of activities: from annual cultural festivals such as Theater aan Zee and Oostende voor Anker to gripping film highlights at the Ostend Film Festival, performances at Kursaal Ostend, and street art at its very best during The Crystal Ship. Fashion lovers can also indulge themselves with a Sunday shopping trip. The birthplace of renowned painter James Ensor is a much-loved destination. But what else would you expect from the city where Marvin Gaye penned his legendary hit Sexual Healing?