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On the west side it is bounded by the Brouwersdam and on the east side by the Grevelingendam. The lake is situated on the boundary between Zuid-Holland and Zeeland, between the islands Goeree-Overflakkee and Schouwen-Duiveland.
After the closing off of the Grevelingen in 1971, a salt water lake of some 11.000 hectare was born. A couple of sandbanks permanently came above the water surface and the salt marshes and a large part of the mud flats along the edges of the Grevelingen became dry land. The mud flats of Flakkee and the mud flats of Bommenede are examples of this. Nature has free play here. In the shore areas there has been a gradual transition from salt to fresh. Because of their unique location and the many areas that are washed over with salt water, some very special plants grow in these regions. Some areas are closed off to the public in connection to the vulnerability of the special plants that can be found there and/or brooding birds. Check out www.grevelingen.nl
The shores of the Grevelingen are covered with oysters. That implies a 
dangerous situation, since
these shells are rough and sharp. Don't lean on them with your bare hands, and don't try to pick one up.
And use proper footwear whenever you get into the water without flippers.
Once you are in the water, you will undoubtedly notice the huge numbers of crabs. You will probably see dozens of them.
And of course the oysters. The largest oyster we saw was some 50 cm!Another remarkable trait are the bright red and green colours of the plants. The self made pictures you see here give you a good idea.
Very close to the restaurant you will find the small official beach of Port Greve. Walk east from here (to the right in the
picture). This will bring
you on a meadow between some holiday houses and the water. This is not an official beach, but is offers an easy entrance
to the water. And a less crowdy atmosphere.
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