[5] They had arrived in 1908 and bought the land from Don Manuel with the aim of designing a sophisticated seaside resort with the same model as that city of Belgian origin whose name, Ostend (Oostende in Dutch), means “End of the East”.

These works were made very hard, since in addition to the inclemency of the winds, the materials for the constructions had to be sent from Buenos Aires, being the Cabo Corrientes steamship one of the means used for transportation at that time.

The tourist profile of Ostend, like that of its neighboring town of Valeria del Mar, is markedly predominantly family-oriented, since neither of these two destinations have the hectic nightlife that attracts groups of young people alone.

Given its particular proximity to the bustling and commercial town of Pinamar, Ostende has almost taken on the character of a "residential suburb", being chosen primarily by those tourists who seek tranquility, green, and enjoy its peaceful beaches, but at the same time take advantage of the comfort of being a few blocks from the wide range of products and services of the Pinamarense shopping center.

The small downtown mainly offers supply stores such as warehouses, supermarkets, butchers, and some service establishments such as laundries, internet cafes, call shops, etc.

The geographical proximity to the center of Pinamar to the north, and Valeria del Mar or even Cariló to the south, makes the development of leisure businesses unnecessary.

Pinamar, Ostende, Valeria del Mar, and Carilo make up a suburban corridor also known as the "Green Coast", a nickname possibly due to its lush afforestation both on its beaches and in its streets.