At this time of year, there is nothing more fun than experiencing the city in a surprising way. Hop in a boat for an active adventure, float leisurely around on a canal cruise or toast to summer with a festive cocktail or mocktail.
Celebrate summer in Dordrecht!
Out on the water with canal cruiseindordrecht
The website rondvaartindordrecht.nl shows you at a glance how to discover the city from the water. A private or group tour, supping, renting a boat yourself - Arien van Pelt introduced this website to make it especially very easy for people. Each boat owner has its own platform on the site. "There is an increasing interest in round trips and other ways to discover the city via water," Arien explains. "For example, among tourists, but there are also more and more Dordrians who want to get to know their own city better. Who see Dordrecht through the water and thus get to know the city in a different way. Whether you get your feet wet with a canoe or sup, enjoy a general Dordrecht canal cruise or a private canal cruise with skipper, a canal cruise Dordrecht is always an experience."
Vacation vibes with cocktails and mocktails at LUCA
At LUCA Osteria & Bar you'll sit back and relax with a cocktail or mocktail in your hand enjoying the summer, for sure! There are plenty of cocktails on the menu, from a classic like the Pornstar Martini to a refreshing Limoncello Spritz or Aperol Spritz. Even if you prefer not to drink alcohol but still want to sip a nice drink, LUCA has something delicious: a mocktail. Go for a homemade lemonade - from sweet to spicy, with a nice garnish. Pretty affordable, too! More and more people are opting for a mocktail in recent years, notes Dennis van Buuren. "People who don't want alcohol but still want a nice drink choose this. The cocktails also run very well with us. They taste just a bit better in the summer than in the winter! Also a fruity beer always does very well in the summer period."
Getting active on the water: supping
Feel like getting active and relaxed on the water with a sup or a sloop? This is now even easier with Happy Boats & Sups! Under the name Happy Sups they recently took over the sup rental from Board Academy. From now on you can rent comfortable sups - whether you want to paddle through the city center or seek out the tranquility of the Biesbosch. Supping is incredibly popular, notes Aad Lansbergen. "It's a low-threshold way to be active while completely relaxing. You are close to the water, feel connected to nature and discover places you would never see from the shore. Plus, it's a real workout without feeling like it!" At Happy Sups you are given clear routes and it is also possible to rent wetsuits and life jackets. Prefer to relax on the water? Then rent a sloop for five to six people and enjoy a summer day on the water together. Whatever you choose, at Happy Boats & Sups your day of water fun begins!
Shopping for your vacation
For many people it can't be long now before they go on vacation. At home, abroad, in the Dordrecht area: no matter the destination, it is always nice to do some good shopping before your vacation. From clothes to accessories - you'll be ready for summer with these addresses!
Summer favorites from No. 28 living & lifestyle
At No. 28 living & lifestyle you can shop, among other things, the most beautiful accessories for this summer: from sunglasses to beach bag. The store has sunglasses of the brand IKKI: trendy, fashionable glasses in a nice case that you can easily clip on your bag. And what about cute shoppers for the beach? Or just go for a small size bag for your passport and wallet, for example! Fashion for this summer is bright and colorful, says Marian Sluimers. "We have bracelets from the brand A Beautiful Story, these are fair trade bracelets with a story. They look super beautiful in the summer with tanned skin!" Also nice at No. 28 living & lifestyle: the products from LOVELI, which are all natural-based. For example, you buy a travelsize sunscreen with no additives from them. Ideal for your beach bag!
Mix & Match at Amé Boutique
Amé Boutique is a boutique by mother and daughter for mother and daughter. Jaimey van der Eijk and her mother sell a mix of basic and trendy items with a focus on quality. "The items can be worn both tough and feminine," says Jaimey. This summer you will find a mix of colors at Amé Boutique. From beige to bright pink to print. "This season we see a lot of matching sets; whether it's a suit or a co-ord set and this can be in a print or tonal look, crochet items and jeans on jeans. And sporty styles also remain a favorite. Before the vacations begin, our customers often feel like taking something new on vacation: a new dress, fun set or some basic tops that can be combined with multiple items." Add a fun bracelet or earrings to complete the outfit!
Summer fashion for the stylish man
Roodfeld has a large store of casual and business clothing, and for this summer, Ties Roodfeld likes to give tips. "Our store is full of shorts, T-shirts and polos - it's all summer fashion with us! They are all garments ideal for the beach or the terrace or to wear to a summer party. We serve the man who wants to spend just a little bit more on beautiful clothes that will last for a longer time." In summer, thankfully, you're seeing some color in fashion again, reports Ties. "Like lilac and purple tones and yellow and green. But beige and blue still dominate the fashion scene. You see a lot of prints now especially, both on the back and the front of T-shirts." Speaking of T-shirts, they beat polos by a long shot. "We see that polos are worn a little less, instead a nice, neat T-shirt is mostly chosen. T-shirts are hot right now!"
