Callantsoog
Callantsoog is one of oldest bathing resorts in the country and existed in two earlier guises which were swallowed up by the sea. Today Callantsoog is an important tourist spot, hard by the North Sea beach with a convivial centre. In the dunes to the south of the village lies 't Zwanenwater nature reserve with many unusual plants, flowers and herbs. It is a breeding ground for more than 70 species of bird, including the spoonbill.