Travel to Belgium

Belgium is something special. To start with, its multilingual and multicultural people speak in three official languages: French, German and Flemish. English is its 4th unofficial language. Finding this country is no rocket science. It is welcomingly found between Holland and France. Belgium has the cream of what Europe can give. Belgians are known for their beer expertise. The country prides in itself with the 450 types of beers it produces. This is rather unknown to most but Europe's finest chocolate is found here. Now that is something special.
 

Car Hire Belgium

Touring around the country will have you see for yourself why Belgium's old-world charm is renowned for its chocolates, beers and diamonds. Car hire is the most convenient way to tour around the country. Tourists will have to stop over many places as the country's best could be anywhere. Riding a hired car makes for a perfect travel down the roads of Belgium.

Moving at your own pace and at your own chosen routes with the help of a road map, you will sense the freedom that eludes other tourists. When on a hired car, dull moments are left at home.

The 60Km Stretch

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Although not known for world class surfing, its surfing community is as lively as one could be. The country has a 60km long beach. The wind, rain and beer will surely get you on surfing mode. You will not be going their for a walk. Walking down the whole 60km stretch in search of the best waves is rather out of the question. Surfers go there to surf not to walk the whole time.

In Search Of The Point Break

Hiring a car will take you to where the biggest waves are at in no time. Do yourself a favor. Do not sweat the small stuff. Ride the waves. Ride along the Belgian coast with car hire and find the perfect point break.

With bordering countries like the Netherlands, Germany, France and Luxembourg, it's not surprising that Belgium is a country with a rich and inspiring history as well as being a melting pot of languages, traditions and culture. Belgium is perhaps best know for three iconic things – cuisine, Nato and fine art. These attractions make Belgium an interesting place to visit at any time of year with something for all the family to enjoy.

Foodies the world over hold Belgium in his regard. Home to many a Michelin Star restaurants, Belgium is also the birthplace of french fries, the waffle and, of course, has strong links with chocolate. Zeebrugge – one of the countries Gothic cities – even boasts a chocolate museum where visitors can try their hand at making some of regions famous pralines and truffles.

Regarded for its cuisine, Belgium also plays an important role in the political, financial and economic well-being of Europe and the wider world with the European Union and NATO both based in Brussels. An early participant in Europe's industrial revolution means Belgium has a strong business basis and also plays host to financial giants such as Fortis insurance amongst others.

If chocolate or politics isn't your thing, Belgium also boasts the lure of fine art for those with a creative eye or a penchant for galleries and museums. The Flemish Renaissance and Baroque painting means Belgium is not only a milestone in the evolution of modern painting but also home to some wonderful works by painters such as Hans Eworth and Bernard van Orley. Take a wander around Belgium's many cities and you may also be interested by the flourishes of Art Nouveau with Belgian architects instigators of the movement.

Are you a fan of cuisine, culture, art or politics? Belgium offers these interests every day of the year so don't think twice and book your trip today!