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Dog beaches in Zeeland: where dogs are allowed on the beach

The beaches in Zeeland are ideal for a holiday with your dog. Long sandy beaches, plenty of space and fresh sea air make this coast a popular destination for dog owners.

Rules for dogs on the beach differ by municipality in Zeeland. In many places, dogs can run off leash in winter, while summer season rules often require a leash or assign specific beach sections for dogs.

Below you will find an overview of dog beach rules across Zeeland. This helps you quickly see where your dog can run freely and where special restrictions apply.

Domburg, Oostkapelle, Vrouwenpolder

Off-leash dogs are currently allowed

Rules

  • May 1 through September 15, 10:00-19:00: dogs prohibited.
  • All other times: off-leash allowed.

Dishoek, Zoutelande, Westkapelle, Oranjezon, Neeltje Jans

Off-leash dogs are currently allowed

Rules

  • May 1 through September 15, 10:00-19:00: leash required.
  • All other times: off-leash allowed.

Vlissingen - Badstrand, Nollestrand, Boulevard

Off-leash dogs are currently allowed

Rules

  • May 1 through September 16: dogs prohibited.
  • September 17 through April 30: off-leash allowed.

Vlissingen - Zwanenbrug, Westduin

Off-leash dogs are currently allowed

Rules

  • May 1 through September 16, 10:00-19:00: leash required.
  • All other times: off-leash allowed.

Veerse Dam, De Banjaard

Off-leash dogs are currently allowed

Rules

  • Off-leash allowed all year round.

Burgh-Haamstede, Renesse

Off-leash dogs are currently allowed

Rules

  • May 1 through October 1, 10:00-19:00: leash required.
  • All other times: off-leash allowed (unless stated otherwise).

Verklikkerstrand Nieuw-Haamstede

Off-leash dogs are currently allowed

Rules

  • April 1 through September 15: leash required due to nesting birds.

Dog Beach Westenschouwen

Off-leash dogs are currently allowed

Rules

  • Off-leash allowed all year round.

Cadzand-Bad, Nieuwvliet-Bad, Breskens

Off-leash dogs are currently allowed

Rules

  • May 1 through September 1, 10:00-18:00: leash required.
  • All other times: off-leash allowed.
  • Parts of the nature beaches have zones where dogs, including leashed dogs, are not allowed; these are indicated at the dune crossings.