WHAT TO VISIT IN BELGIUM OUTSIDE THE MAIN KNOWN CITIES

Belgium is much more than Bruges and Brussels. Do you want to discover it?

What to visit in Belgium is one of the recurring questions of all those who decide to travel to the country of beer.

Among the thousands of ideas to travel around Europe that you can think of, an excellent one is to visit Belgium and learn about its history and crafts, delight yourself with its excellent beer, fall in love with its architecture and melt with pleasure when savoring its chocolate.

You can travel to Belgium from almost all the big Spanish cities and find cheap flights to Brussels throughout the year. From the capital you can move to the rest of the country by car or train. We are talking about a country that is approximately the same size as Galicia and that has excellent transport services.

– Ghent

But Belgium does not end in these two cities. With the same railway line that leads to Bruges, half an hour earlier you will reach Ghent , a majestic and medieval population, divided by the River Lys.

The urban center of Ghent is one of the best gifts that Belgium can give to tourists. Amidst the smell of waffles being prepared in front of the cathedral, where Charles V was crowned, you can visit the medieval Gravensteen Castle and enjoy the beauty of the narrow Baroque-style buildings.

leuven

It is a small town just twenty minutes from the capital that receives thousands of students every year. It is a university city with a lot of life throughout the year. Its main square, the town hall and the famous Fuente de la Sabiduría stand out.

antwerp

Antwerp is the second largest city in Belgium and is only forty minutes by train from Brussels. It has one of the most beautiful railway stations in Europe , with a magisterial façade and an interior full of details where marble abounds.

The port of this city is also one of the most important, but above all, we know it for its diamond production. It is a pedestrian-friendly city, which perfectly combines modernity with the oldest part. The Market Square is surrounded by hundreds of culinary options to stop on the way while you kill your hunger.

On the other hand, hotels in Belgium are not expensive. Of course, there is everything, but you can find good opportunities if you book in advance and get away from the busiest areas.

Ideas for traveling in Europe: what to visit in Belgium

– Brussels

It is the capital of Europe, a large city that combines the tradition of its historic center with tall and modern buildings. This multicultural city has dozens of opportunities to offer, such as enjoying its gardens, strolling through the Grand Place or discovering its Tintin paintings.

– Witches

Just an hour by train from the capital, is Bruges, one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world . You will feel like you are in a dream tale, surrounded by canals, beautiful facades and hundreds of corners to discover.