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Beaches of Zandvoort
The beach of Zandvoort is the beach closest to Amsterdam , with a long row of beach pavilions along the boulevard and quiet beaches along the dunes beyond.
Sections: the beach consists of these sections:
Beach pavilions: along the beach you will find:
Dogs: from 15 April to 1 October dogs are not allowed on the beach between 9:00 and 19:00; outside these times they may run free, and towards Noordwijk they are allowed on a lead all year.
Tides: at high tide the beach gets narrower, so check the tide times before you go.
Weather: the current weather with sea temperature and wind force.
Parking: where to park most easily near the beach is explained under parking in Zandvoort .
Map of the beach entrances
Click on a beach entrance on the map for photos, beach pavilions and the rules on that part of the beach.
IJmuiden and the Kennemerstrand
South of the piers of IJmuiden lie IJmuiden Promenade and Mantelmeeuwpad .
Beach pavilions: seven pavilions, from ZanDiego Beach to Hightide Surf & Food .Nature: the Kennemerstrand is part of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park .
Bloemendaal aan Zee
Along the dunes of Bloemendaal lie Strandvonderpad , Parnassia aan Zee , Mifune and Zeeweg .
Beach pavilions: the Zeeweg is home to the well-known beach clubs of Bloemendaal , from Woodstock '69 to Rapa Nui .Nature: behind the beach lie the Kennemerduinen .
Zandvoort-Noord, Boulevard Barnaart
On the Boulevard Barnaart are the entrances at Bernie's , Beach Club Zandvoort , Le'a Le'a , The Spot , Strand 21 , Buddha Beach , Paviljoen Jeroen , Ahoi and Thalassa .
Dogs: from 15 April to 1 October dogs are not allowed on the beach between 9 am and 7 pm.Racetrack: behind the dunes lies Circuit Park Zandvoort .
Zandvoort centre, Boulevard de Favauge
In the centre of Zandvoort , the Boulevard de Favauge has entrances at Mango's , Noosa Beach , Ons Paviljoen 11 and Beachclub Tien .
Zandvoort south, Boulevard Paulus Loot
On the Boulevard Paulus Loot are the entrances at De Haven van Zandvoort , Tent 6 , Ohana Beach , Paulus Loot , NIUS , Hippie Fish , Kayuca , Ubuntu , Paulus Loot Zuid , Beach Barn , Paulus Loot Einde and Tijn Akersloot .
Accessible: De Haven van Zandvoort and Tijn Akersloot lend beach wheelchairs free of charge.Museum: the Juttersmu-Zee-um displays beach finds from the whole coast.
Zuidstrand and Bentveld
South of the promenade lie Brederodestraat , Bentveld Noord and Bentveld Zuid .
Beach pavilions: Bodhi Beach , Manii Beach , Paal 69 and Fosfor .Naturist beach: between poles 68 and 71, towards the Langevelderslag , there is a naturist beach.Nature: behind the dunes lie the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen .
Beaches nearby
Fancy another beach? These beaches are close to Zandvoort :
Wijk aan Zee : 6 beach entrances; wide, rugged beach, popular with kitesurfers.
Noordwijk : 31 beach entrances; wide beach along two boulevards.
More about the beach: general information about the beach of Zandvoort is on the beach page .