The residents of the “Linkeroever” (left bank) were once called “Mussels.” No surprise: the neighbourhood – shaped by the works of architects like Le Corbusier –is home to the city’s only beach, a popular spot to watch the sunset. Those looking to swim laps in the summer are better off heading over to the north bank. There you’ll find the Openluchtzwembad De Molen, a 50-meter pool, heated to 28 degrees – an open-air pool in Belgium is a true rarity.