Portus Ganda Marina
Veermanplein 2, Ghent, Flanders, 9000
Ghent, or Ganda as it was originally called, is full of scenic places with water views. Portus Ganda Marina is one such spot where yachts bob alongside riverside boardwalks packed with restaurants and bars. Pedestrianized plazas and promenades in the revitalized marina, opened in 2005, offer space for strolling and picnics. The Van Eyck swimming pool is another draw.
The basics
Portus Ganda Marina pleases with its cozy sidewalk cafés, scenic bridges and parks, and water views. You can spend an hour here over coffee or explore on a half-day stroll. Public art like the Ghent Lorelei sculpture, sunny benches with water views, and the Van Eyck swimming pool provide entertainment. Expect to see groups of students relaxing in grassy sunbathing areas and along the boardwalks.
Things to know before you go
This area in Ghent attracts families seeking space to play.
The boardwalks and promenades of Portus Ganda Marina are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
Those arriving to Ghent by water can reserve a spot for their boat at Portus Ganda Marina.
If you want to use the Van Eyck swimming pool, bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, and sandals.
How to get there
Portus Ganda is located at Veermanplein 2 in Ghent, about a 12-minute walk from top landmarks in the historic center, like St. Nicholas’ Church. Visitors reach this marina on foot, by boat, and by public transportation; the nearest stops can be found at Gent Van Eyckstraat. There is also a nearby bike-share docking station.
When to get there
For the best weather in Ghent, plan a visit between June and October, when outdoor cafés are buzzing and temperatures allow for pleasant walking around. Ghent is a popular day trip from other areas in Belgium. Visitors who stay overnight are rewarded with seeing places like Portus Ganda Marina in the glow of sunset and floodlit in the evenings.
Discover the Van Eyck swimming pool
Fitness enthusiasts and families with kids are drawn to the Van Eyck swimming pool. The facility includes a lounge with views of the swimming pool and the marina, a children’s pool, a skylight that floods the Art Deco interior with light, and showers. Hours can vary, so confirm them before your visit.
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