Among the most special and popular coastal cities of Belgium, Knokke-Heist is one of the holiday destinations of Europe together with its natural beauties, touristic facilities and historical port of Zwin. Het Zoute is a place to see in Knokke-Heist, which attracts tourists with its magnificent and crowded beaches and touristic facilities at the world standards. Plus, the Bird Paradise in Zwin is visited by numerous visitors. Especially in summer, a lot of art galleries are used to exhibit the well-known works of artists in Knokke-Heist, a favorite place of European artists. Kneistival Music Festival, which is held regularly in every June, welcomes many national and international singers and the city is filled by music-lovers. The economy of the city, which has a population of around 33 thousand people, relies on tourism.