![]() ![]() This surreal spectacle can be found on the coast. Sea sparkle eats, among other things, plankton, fish eggs and all kinds of bacteria. Under the microscope, sea sparkle looks like what it actually is: like a cell, a kind of empty transparent balloon, often with a tail or dark spot, no more than 1 mm in size. Its Latin name, Noctiluca scintillans, means ‘flashing night light’. Although sea sparkle actually looks and behaves more like a plant it is a type of seaweed or algae but not green. In Dutch, sea sparkle is called zeevonk or zweephaardiertje (whip hair animal). Magic of Mother Nature! The color depends on the climatic conditions and time. Usually this is bright blue in color, but sometimes also purple, red, orange or green. Under certain circumstances, you can see a sea sparkle induced glow effect on the beach. These organisms glow with movement and oxygen. Sea sparkle is a tiny, single-celled organism that – the name says it all – occurs in seawater. And a fantastic experience that I wholeheartedly wish everyone! A gift from nature.ĭo you know that swimming scene with Leonardo DiCaprio in The Beach? That bright blue light in the sea is sea sparkle! Sea sparkle in Petten (photo credits Sven Brandsma) What is sea sparkle A magical moment that I will never forget. When I first experienced sea sparkle, now more than 10 years ago, I didn’t even know what the bright blue phenomenon was called. Ideal to brighten up your day! The first observations have already been reported in The Netherlands for this year. bioluminescence, a beautiful natural phenomenon that you really want to experience! And you don’t even have to go abroad for it if you live in The Netherlands. When the booking as been placed, we will verify your details and contact you about the next steps!ĭo you want more information? See our How to book page.Sea sparkle a.k.a. Please read our Terms and Conditions to understand our cancellation policy. To confirm your booking, we ask you to make a down payment of €200, that is part of your deposit. If you win the lottery, you get 24 hours to book the residence. You will receive a notice if you are selected or not. On Monday, a person from the lotery is automaticaly selected, completely at random. The lottery runs from Tuesday 7 PM until Sunday 8 AM. This means that the residence is available in our weekly lottery. Be sure to check the requirements before making your booking. deposit and first month’s rent), the residence is yours. If you fulfil the (income) requirements and pay the required fees (i.e. You don’t have to sign up for a waiting list or participate in the lottery. This means that the residence is available to book directly. ![]() You can still click on the label for more information. This means that the residence is currently ocupied. Let us guide you through the availability labels! We have three different kinds of availability statuses. You have to pay a one-time registration fee of €26.50 that is non refundable. If you are not a student anymore, in case of graduating or other reasons, please notify us from which date and you will be given an end date of 6 months from that time.ĭid you find a residence you like? If you want to book something with us, you need an account on our website. We need a copy of your valid passport and a current proof of enrolment of your university to accept you as a tenant. ![]() This contract specifies that you can only live in this accommodation if you are a student, and until your study ends. Student only: A campus contract is a rental agreement for residences intended for students. The required minimum stay period differs per city and building, so we advice you to carefully read through the listing of the residence, and your contract when you have already booked. Regular: Our long term rentals! If your residence offers a regular contract, it means that, you can stay for an indefinite amount of period, with a minimum stay of 3 to 12 months. A short-stay contract is especially handy if you seek accommodation for a short time or for an in-between solution! This is because of certain tax rules, which we have to comply with. The maximum time you can stay differs per building and depends on the requirements you meet. When a residence offers a short-stay contract, it means you can stay 3 months to 1 year maximum, with a minimum stay of 1 month. Short-stay: Recommended for when you are seeking a residence for a temporary stay. The type of contract depends on the building and will be mentioned with each of our listing as well. We offer three types of rental contracts. We aim to offer you a stress-free booking experience that can be arranged quickly and remotely from anywhere in the world. Our booking process is easy, safe and entirely online, from the moment you start browsing through our offer to the moment you sign the rental agreement. × Not sure how to book? We are here to help! ![]()
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