Camping Zeestrand Eems-Dollard

Keeping close by, meander over to the Museumgemaal Cremer and investigate the displays at this regional pump station museum (five minutes’ walk) or go further to the Muzeeaquarium Delfzijl for natural history (15 minutes’ drive). Heading outdoors, Delfzijl (also 15 minutes) is the jumping-off point for boat trips to the Wadden Island of Borkum; if you can’t get enough of aquatic adventures then Oldambtmeer lake (30 minutes’ drive) is a serene spot for a boat trip. Can’t get enough of seals either? A rehabilitation and research centre is in Pieterburen (55 minutes), and is home to injured or ill seals that are cared for before being let back out into the wild. For an urban adventure, the regional capital Groningen (45 minutes) has an eye-catching clock tower set in an old market square, as well as museums delving into topics as varied as maritime history and comic books. You could also stick around come evening and join the students at the bars and clubs in this city known for its lively nightlife.