Round Westland

The Westland is known for (greenhouse) horticulture, a sector that is developing rapidly, mainly due to smart innovations. Cycling through this area, greenery and activity alternate a lot. Be amazed by the'Glass City\\\' and enjoy optimally cultivated flowers and plants along this cycling route, which is offered to you by the South Holland Tourism Board. Agri-business has been carried on in this area for centuries and it expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries. Important reasons for the bird's eye view of horticulture in this region are the relatively high temperatures in winter (due to its location on the coast), the rising demand for horticultural products from the surrounding towns and the good water connections that facilitated transport. In the 19th century, the region had become a center for grape growing, but this cultivation collapsed after World War II. Among other things, the tomato then made its appearance and became very popular. ?