The North Sea flood of 1953 did not have as much of a destructive effect on Dirksland as the rest of the island , because Dirksland is somewhat higher . Dirksland is the largest of the three communities within the former municipality and also has the only hospital on Goeree-Overflakkee island . The Van Weel-Bethesda Hospital is one of the smallest in the country , but has an excellent reputation . Dirksland can be recognized from a distance by the tallest water tower in the country . The towns are agriculturally focused and have several campgrounds for people who prefer a bit of rest over the busy Ouddorp area but still want to be close to shore . Dirksland has an inland harbor with a newly restored gate complex
North Sea flood of 1953
North Sea flood of 1953
Dirksland