The best beaches in Zeeland for you and your dog

Taking your dog to the beach in Zeeland is a real treat. Dogs love Zeeland’s beaches. Here, they have plenty of space to run around in the sand or swim in the sea. Below are some beaches in Zeeland where both you and your four-legged friend are more than welcome!

Please note: during the high season (roughly from mid-May through mid-September), dogs are only allowed off-leash on the beach after approximately 7:00 p.m. Rules vary by beach and are usually posted on signs at the beach entrances.

There are several beaches on Schouwen-Duivenland where you and your four-legged friend are welcome. For example, you’re allowed to bring your dog to the south side of the Brouwersdam. On the Brouwersdam, you’ll find many great beach bars where you can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner. You can also enjoy a lovely time with your dog on the beach in Westerschouwen, not only on the beach but also in the woods. These are located behind the beach and offer nice walking trails. A section has been designated as a dog-off-leash area.

Walcheren also has many dog-friendly beaches, such as De Manteling dog beach in Oostkapelle. During peak season, you can enjoy a lovely evening walk with your dog along the beach. Noordduine Beach in Domburg is also a beautiful, long stretch of sand where dogs can burn off their energy. The 5-kilometer-long beach in Zoutelande is the perfect spot for a walk with your dog. On the North Sea beach, your furry friend can have fun all day long. Different rules apply here during the peak season, when dogs are often only allowed in the evening. You can also take your dog to the beach in Vrouwenpolder, Ritthem, and Vlissingen on Walcheren.

Your furry friend is more than welcome on the lovely beaches in Cadzand and Groede. On these beaches in southern Zeeland, there’s plenty of space for dogs to run and dig to their hearts’ content. Different times apply for when you can bring your dog to the beach during various periods, so be sure to keep an eye on the schedule!

In short, there are plenty of beaches throughout Zeeland where you and your dog are more than welcome. There are also plenty of vacation rentals in Zeeland that allow dogs.