Stop off for a moment by the red lady on the Slachthuisbrug and enjoy the stunning view and the peace and quiet.
Ghent – Ganda in Latin – was founded at the confluence of the Scheldt and the Leie. Where these two rivers meet, you’ll find Portus Ganda, the city’s marina for visiting yachts. As is often the case with marinas, this neighbourhood frequently has a holiday atmosphere. The wide wooden jetty is a lovely spot to take a break and sunbathe. Today, this is one of the city’s most idyllic spots, but it was once quite different. In 1960, the Nederschelde – the point where the Scheldt and the Leie converge – was filled in to create a car park. However, the marina was built there in 2005, and the Nederschelde has been open again since 2018.
