Antwerp

The province of Antwerp is the most northerly province of Belgium. Its capital is the city of Antwerp but its other major cities are Mechelen and Turnhout, all of which are worth discovering. Its countryside however is not to be forgotten, from the Schelde Estuary to Kalmthout Heath and Mechels Broek. Also recommended are some great cycle routes along the River Schelde; particularly attractive around Bornem.

Timothy Junes

My Belgium: Blogger Timothy Junes

Blogger Timothy Junes of the Trip by Trip blog describes his top locations in Belgium, mainly in and around Antwerp

Mechels Broek, Muizen

A delightful country walk to the south of Mechelen taking in the nature reserve of Mechels Broek.

A walk around Westerlo

Enjoy a walk around Westerlo, taking in a river, two castles, an abbey and a nature reserve

Cycling along the Schelde

Cycling along the River Schelde

The cycle paths along the River Schelde are really excellent. And you can hop from bank to bank on the river ferries

Mechelen chocolates

The tastes – and customer service – of Mechelen

Sense-Sations is an opportunity to sample the delights of Mechelen’s local food and drink specialties. I was invited by Mechelen Tourism to test it out. It was fun, and if you do it, you might be able to “click” with the shop assistants better than I did!