The small town of Veere is located on the Veerse Meer (a lake that was formed after a sea arm was closed). It received city rights in 1355. Between 1541 and 1799, Veere was the staple port for Scotland. In the 17th and 18th century, Veere was a prosperous trading city.
Nowadays Veere includes a large part of the coast and the adjoining countryside of the peninsula of Walcheren. The central area is mainly agrarian. Tourism is very important: almost 4 million tourists spend a night in the region each year.
Water sports are largely to be found on the Veerse Meer and its marinas. At it's centre is Veere with 4 marinas. The former artificial island of Neeltje Jans is still evolving and besides having an interesting landscape in that it is a dune area evolution, it also has a unique recreational function. In short, there are plenty of good reasons to pay a visit to Veere.
Waterland Neeltje JansWater has always had an enormous influence on Zeeland. Various catastrophes have left their mark on the province. The disastrous floods of 1953, in which 1,836 people and many thousands of cattle lost their lifes, led to the implementation of the Delta works. Although the original intention was to close off al the inlets, ultimately a flood barrier for the Oosterschelde was opted for. In this way, a unique fresh water tidal area with a vibrant mussel and oyster culture could be preserved. How the Delta works came about, ad the structural tour de force of building them, can be seen at Waterland Neeltje Jans.
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