Villas in Egmond aan Zee
Egmond aan Zee suits couples and small families who want a North Sea beach village with a lighthouse and dunes behind it. Most homes sleep two to four, and none have a pool. It is a compact village, so the beach is the whole point.
- Villas
- 36
- From, per week
- £316
About Egmond aan Zee
Egmond aan Zee is a seaside village of about four and a half thousand people, formed in the coastal dunes, and the 28-metre J.C.J. van Speijk lighthouse is its landmark. Fishing shaped it until it became a seaside resort in the early twentieth century. The homes sit together in the village itself, nearly all with Wi-Fi, a minority with a garden and none with a pool, so days go on the beach and in the dunes. The Egmond Half Marathon is run along the beach and dunes, usually in early January. Evenings are low-key, and the village is at its quietest in autumn and winter.
Is Egmond aan Zee right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting a simple North Sea beach village
- Not for you if
- You want a private pool, a large garden or a house for a big group.
Near Egmond aan Zee
Alkmaar
Egmond aan Zee lies about 9 km west of Alkmaar, whose traditional cheese market fills the Waagplein on Friday mornings from April to early September.
Zandvoort
A coastal resort known for vast sandy beaches, and dog-friendly, about 24 km from Amsterdam.
Zaanse Schans
A neighbourhood of Zaandam with historic windmills and wooden houses moved there for preservation, plus museums.
Getting to Egmond aan Zee
Schiphol is about 41 minutes from Egmond aan Zee by car. By public transport you take a bus to Amsterdam Sloterdijk, a train to Alkmaar and then bus 165, which comes to about two and a half hours from the airport. The village is compact, but a car makes day trips easier.
When to go to Egmond aan Zee
Summer is the main beach season, and the village is a popular family destination. Autumn and winter suit quiet beach walks, and the clear sea air is what the village was long known for. The half marathon is usually run in early January. Alkmaar's cheese market runs on Friday mornings from the first Friday in April to the first Friday in September.
Villas in Egmond aan Zee
4-star property
De Zeeparel
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£188
per night
4-star property
De Zeeparel
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
5
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£283
per night
3-star property
De Zeeparel
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+6 more
from£114
per night
3-star property
De Zeeparel
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
3
1
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+6 more
from£118
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Egmond aan Zee
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
4
2
0
GardenMicrowaveTerrace+8 more
from£45
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Egmond aan Zee
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
3
2
0
GardenMicrowaveTerrace+7 more
from£77
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Egmond aan Zee
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
4
2
0
GardenMicrowaveTerrace+7 more
from£77
per night
2-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Egmond aan Zee
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£115
per night
4-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Egmond aan Zee
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
from£93
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Egmond aan Zee
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
4
2
0
MicrowaveTerraceInternet+6 more
from£86
per night
5-star property
6-Bedroom Home, Egmond aan Zee
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
12
6
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
from£261
per night
4-star property
Sommerhaus "De Zeester"
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
3
2
0
GardenMicrowaveTerrace+7 more
from£77
per night
4-star property
De Zeeparel
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£181
per night
5-star property
AMSTEL BeachHouse
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
Luxe Duinhuisje
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveTerrace+4 more
'T Heilige pad
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+5 more
Gelukkig aan zee 3
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
DishwasherTerraceFridge+4 more
2-Bedroom Home, Egmond aan Zee
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
3
2
0
TerraceFridgeInternet+3 more
Strand 166
Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingWashing Machine+5 more
Egmond aan Zee villa holidays: questions answered
Is Egmond aan Zee good for families?
Yes, for beach-based holidays. It is a popular family destination with a village beach and dunes, but homes here have no pools and few gardens, so children's days are spent outside the house.
Egmond aan Zee or Zandvoort for a beach holiday?
Egmond is a dune village of about 4,500 people, quieter outside summer. Zandvoort, about 24 km from Amsterdam, has vast sandy beaches and is dog-friendly. Choose Egmond for a smaller village base, Zandvoort for being closer to Amsterdam.
When is the Egmond aan Zee half marathon?
It is run each year, usually in early January, along the beach and through the dunes. It has been held since 1973, so book early if you plan to stay that weekend.
How far is Egmond aan Zee from Schiphol airport?
Around 41 minutes by car. Public transport is slower: a bus to Sloterdijk, a train to Alkmaar, then bus 165, taking about two and a half hours in all, which is why many visitors hire a car.
Is Egmond aan Zee good in winter?
It can be, for quiet beach walks and sea air, as the village has been a seaside resort since the early twentieth century. Expect a village without crowds and check opening times of cafes before you travel.
Nearby towns to Egmond aan Zee
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
Find Your Perfect Villa in Egmond aan Zee
Our villa experts are here to help you find the ideal property for your vacation. Contact us for personalized recommendations.