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Camping Orisant
In an inland layer on the west side of the village of Colijnsplaat and its marina is Orisant campground.
The site is about 10ha in size and in addition to its own play beach, it has 240 annual places, 40 camping spots and a bungalow park with 30 vacation homes.
Orisant was opened in 1988 by Jan and Cora Verburg, meanwhile Jeroen Verburg has taken over the company and he and Marissa have been the familiar face of Orisant for many years.
At camping Orisant we work with an enthusiastic and professional team. Most employees can be seen in multiple functions. Therefore, our team knows almost all guests personally.
The personal contact with the guests is what makes Orisant very special. For many guests Orisant is the home away from home.
Play beach Orisant
Play beach Orisant
Just across the dike is a sea swimming place, it has no tides, making it a super nice playground for children. The swimming place is fed with the clean water from the Oosterschelde. The beach also has a small playground and is no further than 3 minutes away from your caravan or tent!
Diving facilities
For divers, a filling station for diving tanks. The station is open all year round from morning 8:00 am to evening 9:30 pm. In addition, you have access to a sink for the diving suits and storage space for your diving equipment has been made.
History of Orisant
Long ago, amid the vast waters of the Oosterschelde estuary, lay the enchanting island of Orisant. The island was enveloped in a mysterious atmosphere, surrounded by the salty smell of the sea and the call of seagulls filling the air.
Orisant was once a bustling trading post, where ships from distant lands docked to exchange their goods. The streets were paved with clinkers that whispered stories of the adventures they had experienced. The locals, a close-knit community of fishermen and merchants, lived in harmony with nature and the elements.
At the height of its glory, Orisant had a thriving culture and architecture. The hilltop castle overlooked the harbor majestically, while colorful markets filled the island with the lively murmur of merchants and artisans.
However, fate cast its shadow over Orisant. Powerful storms pounded the coast, and floods threatened the once prosperous island. Slowly but surely, Orisant lost its battle against the sea. The inhabitants, forced to leave their beloved homeland, took the memories of Orisant with them.
Today, only dilapidated ruins and stories told by old fishermen remind Orisant of its glory days. Yet sometimes the wind still whispers the name of the lost island across the waves, and those who listen carefully can hear the echoes of its enchanting history.
