Siesta Beach used to be a simple cluster of deckchairs and a beer stand on the Zeedijk in Knokke. It has evolved over the years into a cool lounge bar with smart white furniture and a pétanque court. It could almost be the Mediterranean coast. Almost.
The bar used to hold wild beach parties, but Knokke’s strict local planning laws have put an end to that. It’s now a place to sit in the sun with a gin and tonic reading a summer novel.
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