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Paddling near Rotterdam, South Holland

Rotterdam sits at the confluence of the Nieuwe Maas and several major waterways in South Holland, making it one of the more varied urban paddling destinations in the Netherlands. The Rotte runs right through the city, connecting the centre to the Kralingse Plas and the Bergse Plassen, while the broader delta network extends toward the Haringvliet and Hollandsch Diep. Kayakers, canoeists, and SUP paddlers can explore everything from tight urban canals to open inland waters.

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