Tourism is one of the cornerstones of West Flanders’ economy. The Flemish coast, Bruges and the Westhoek are West Flanders’ traditional attractions that offer all the aspects a tourist needs: fresh air among the sea, lots of nature and agricultural areas, vast polders and picturesque towns… Each year, well over two million visitors arrive in Bruges to marvel at the tourist attractions, of which there are many. However, in the very height of the summer tourism season, the influx of tourists can make Bruges feel a little crowded, although a large proportion are often day trippers and are long gone by the late afternoon. At this time you can enjoy a far more peaceful stroll around the relatively compact centre and enjoy the sprinkling of sights, encompassed by the city's rather scenic oval-shaped moat.