Paddling near Spijkenisse, South Holland

Spijkenisse sits in South Holland on the edge of a broad delta network where the Rhine and Maas systems meet the North Sea. The area is defined by wide tidal rivers, open inland waters, and the creeks of the Biesbosch — making it one of the more varied paddling regions in the Netherlands. The Haringvliet and Hollandsch Diep are the marquee nearby waters, while the Biesbosch National Park, the largest freshwater tidal area in Europe, is within easy reach for kayak and canoe day trips.