Zeeland Province is made up of many islands and peninsulas connected by bridges and dams. It literally is a sea-land. Its very flat terrain makes the Zeeland Seaports area ideal for bicyclers. The area also offers a magical maritime environment formed by the delta of three rivers and clusters of islands that are perfect for boat and fishing trips. Its blend of quaint seaside villages and modern inland towns offers something for everyone. For more information on the many things to see and do in Zeeland Seaports, visit the province's tourism website.

Zeeland Seaports has a moderate maritime climate with frequent long spells of rain and rapid weather changes. The weather is unpredictable, as the sea has tremendous influence on the climate. Spring is the driest season in Zeeland Seaports. Winters can be quite cold and windy, but people can skate on the frozen lakes and rivers. Temperatures range from an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) in August to an average low of 2 °C (35 °F) in January.

Deltapark Neeltje Jans is the best water theme park in The Netherlands. Visitors can take a boat trip in the Eastern Scheldt and see the wonder natural environment of the area. They can go to Aquapolis, the biggest saltwater aquarium in Zeeland or learn about the amazing storm surge barrier that protects Zeeland Seaports from the inevitable floods. Deltapark has seals and sea lions that perform to the delight of audiences. The park offers a water slide, a simulated hurricane, and a water playground where visitors can build a waterfall, model the bed of a stream, or turn an ancient Archimedian screw. The Moby Dick ship gives visitors a chance to command their own ship. There is also a great restaurant and a pancake house in the Zeeland Seaports' Deltapark.

In Zeeland Seaports' Middleburg, visitors will discover an amazing scale model of the town of Walcheren that duplicates over 200 buildings, ships, trains, and windmills. The one-twentieth-scale Miniature Walcheren boasts over 250 botanical species, 30 thousand bulbs, and 1400 bonsai trees. The model includes a castle, and visitors can simply push a button to activate an automated Zeeland scene. The model is exact, with sunken footpaths, the great hall, and the Abbey of Middleburg. A ship burns in the harbor. Children will enjoy the castle, indoor playground, water game, train, remote control boats, and fairyland tunnel.

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