
1. Pllek
What is it: Over in hip Noord, there’s NDSM, an industrial hotspot home to art exhibitions, cultural happenings and PLLEK restaurant. Locals head here on the weekend to hang out at the small beachfront strip and swim in the River IJ.
Why go: You don’t have to drag your whole beach kit along to feel the sand between your toes. There’s often live music playing and a decent selection of beer and burgers on offer.