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Dog-friendly beach
Walking your dog on the beach
Taking your dog for a walk on the beach is one of life’s pleasures. Dogs just love sniffing the salty air, burying their noses in the sand and shaking out their coats in the wind. With their wide-open spaces and proximity to nature, Zeeland’s beaches are ideal for walking the dog. Below we have listed just some of the beaches where dogs are welcome.
Dog-friendly beaches in Zeeland
A day at the seaside? Feel free to bring your loyal four-legged friend along. Dogs are allowed on many beaches in Zeeland. For example, on Schouwen-Duiveland there is a dog-friendly beach on the southern side of the Brouwersdam. The beach at Westenschouwen in Burgh-Haamstede is another one which is great for dog walking. At Westenschouwen you’ll find De Punt beach: a designated off-leash area for dogs. On Noord-Beveland, Banjaardstrand is a great place for you and your dog. During a walk, you’ll have a beautiful view of the Oosterschelde storm surge barrier. From 1 April to 1 October, dogs must be kept on a leash.
On Walcheren, you’ll find several dog-friendly beaches, such as this beach at Oostkapelle and Noordzeestrand in Zoutelande. In addition, dogs are welcome on the beach in Vrouwenpolder and on several beaches in Vlissingen. In Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, the beach at Cadzand and Groede Bad are great places for a day out with your dog.
At every beach, make sure to check the information signs; they indicate where dogs are allowed on the beach and at what times they may be off leash. Outside these times, it is mandatory to keep your dog on a leash. Stricter rules often apply during the high season.
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Dog-friendly beach pavilions
Of course, after an enervating walk with your four-footed companion on the beach, you might want to catch your breath in one of Zeeland’s many beach pavilions, perhaps with a mug of hot chocolate and a ‘bolus’, Zeeland’s famous pastry. Most beach pavilions provide a warm welcome for dogs. Often, you’ll find a bowl of water just waiting for the dog when you arrive. Just make sure your dog is on the lead and he stays well-behaved! Read about the best dog-friendly beach pavilions in Zeeland in this blog.
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Walking your dog in the dunes
In the dunes at Hoogduin near Domburg and in the forestry reserves at Westhoven and Berkenbosch near Oostkapelle, dogs are more than welcome, as long as they remain on the lead. We’d definitely recommend these places to all walking enthusiasts! The magnificent forest, with its sandy soils is home to squat, crooked and moss-covered trees and an undergrowth of ferns.
