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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. The rules are also displayed on signs at the beach access points.

Popular dog beaches

Walcheren

Dogs prohibited between 10:00 and 19:00

Dogs prohibited between 10:00 and 19:00

Dogs prohibited

Dogs prohibited between 10:00 and 19:00

Dogs prohibited between 10:00 and 19:00

Dogs must be leashed between 10:00 and 19:00

Dogs must be leashed between 10:00 and 19:00

Dogs must be leashed between 10:00 and 19:00

Dogs must be leashed between 10:00 and 19:00

Schouwen-Duiveland

Dogs must be leashed between 10:00 and 19:00

Dogs must be leashed between 10:00 and 19:00

Dogs must be leashed

Off-leash allowed

Noord-Beveland

Dogs must be leashed between 10:00 and 19:00

Off-leash allowed

Zeeuws-Vlaanderen

Dogs must be leashed between 10:00 and 18:00