Frequently asked questions about beach in Zandvoort

For reasons of public safety, the use of barbecues – as well as any open fire, such as campfires, fire pits or grills – is strictly prohibited on the beach of Zandvoort at all times.

Barbecues held indoors or on the terrace of a beach pavilion are exempt from this rule and allowed, provided they are arranged in consultation with the respective pavilion.

No, the dunes in Zandvoort are off limits outside the paths.

• Why: the dunes protect the land from the sea and are almost everywhere a protected nature reserve; walking on them damages the vegetation.
• Allowed: Walking and cycling on the marked dune paths.
• Nature: picking plants and disturbing animals is prohibited by law.

As far as we know, yes: amateurs may search with a metal detector on the beach in Zandvoort.

• Rules: heritage law, weapons law and the local bylaws (APV) also apply on the beach; valuable finds must be reported to the municipality.
• Municipality: Zandvoort belongs to the municipality of Zandvoort, which can ban detecting through its bylaws; if in doubt, check the current rules.
• Dunes: searching in the dunes is prohibited, to protect nature and the sea defences.
• Tidy up: always fill in any holes you dig.

Enforcement officers of the municipality of Zandvoort check the beach rules in the local bylaws (APV).

• Fine: anyone breaking the rules risks a fine.
• Common offences: letting a dog off the lead where this is not allowed and not cleaning up after it.

Yes, south of Zandvoort towards the Langevelderslag there is a naturist beach between beach poles 68 and 71.

• More information: an overview of all naturist beaches is available from the Naturisten Federatie Nederland.

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Yes, the beach in Zandvoort is free to access.

• Costs: for example parking and renting a sunbed, windbreak or beach cabin.

All information about horse riding on the beach or in the environment (including local riding schools) can be found on the riding page: https://zandvoort.biz/en/horseback-riding.php

Yes, sea fishing from the beach in Zandvoort is allowed; you do not need a VISpas (fishing licence) for this.

• Swimmers: do not fish among swimmers and keep your distance from supervised bathing zones.
• Rules: check the signs at the beach entrances for local rules.

Yes, at most beach pavilions in Zandvoort you can rent sunbeds, beach chairs, parasols and windbreaks by the day.

• Booking: usually you rent on the spot; on busy summer days it helps to arrive early or book ahead.

Most shops, beach clubs, bars, terraces and restaurants remain open during the weekends in the low season. Many are also open throughout the week.

Each year the low season in Zandvoort begins after the autumn holidays till the beginning of the spring holidays. Several shops, beach clubs and restaurants use this period to rebuild, renew or for vacation. As a result, during this low season period, not all stores are opened every day.

Furthermore there is no general period when all the restaurants, bars and shops are closed. All entrepreneurs determine the temporary closure individually. Therefore is there are, also in the low season, enough shops and restaurants opened for you to enjoy.

For reasons of public safety, the use of barbecues – as well as any open fire, such as campfires, fire pits or grills – is strictly prohibited on the beach of Zandvoort at all times.

Barbecues held indoors or on the terrace of a beach pavilion are exempt from this rule and allowed, provided they are arranged in consultation with the respective pavilion.

Yes, in Zandvoort you can borrow a beach wheelchair during the beach season.

• EHBO-post: Zandvoort beach, tel. +31 23 571 4445.
• Club Nautique: Boulevard Barnaart 23, tel. +31 23 571 5707.
• Thalassa: Boulevard Barnaart 18, tel. +31 23 571 5660.
• Tijn Akersloot: Boulevard Paulus Loot 1B, tel. +31 23 571 2547.
• Strandpaviljoen Jeroen: Boulevard Barnaart 20, tel. +31 23 571 6994.
• De Haven van Zandvoort: beach exit 9, tel. +31 23 571 8888.
• Season: usually from June to September.
• Booking: call ahead, the number of chairs is limited; use is often free.
• Use: for beach and sea only; you need someone to push.

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As far as we know, there are no public showers on the beaches in Zandvoort.

• Tip: some beach pavilions have a shower for their guests.

Up-to-date information on the bathing water quality at Zandvoort is available on zwemwater.nl.

• Status: good (safe to swim), warning (swimming allowed, possible health risk), negative swimming advice and swimming ban.
• Bathing season: from 1 May to 1 October the province measures the quality at the official bathing sites.
• Out of season: there are no measurements; you decide for yourself whether swimming is safe.

• Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Zandvoort during the period 15 April till 1 October between 09:00 till 19:00.
• Outside of the above mentioned period and time are dogs allowed (both loose and leased) on the beaches of Zandvoort.

Further, we also recommend reading the information board, with the local beach rules, which is often placed near every beach (entrance).

Nearest beach for dogs at Zandvoort

Leashed dogs are allowed all year from beach Marelberg in the direction Noordwijk.

The Blue Flag is an international environmental award, granted annually to beaches and marinas that participate in the campaign and have proven to be clean and safe.

The goal of the Blue Flag programme is to continuously involve governments, entrepreneurs, and recreational users in the care for clean and safe water, beautiful nature, and a healthy environment. Holding a Blue Flag is a recognition of the efforts made by the beach municipality or marina operator in this area. For tourists, the Blue Flag is internationally the recognition and quality symbol for good beaches and marinas.

What are the criteria for the beaches?

• The bathing water is of excellent quality.
• The beach is kept clean.
• There are enough toilets and waste bins on the beach.
• Rescue materials and a first aid post are available on the beach.
• Information activities are organized to protect the natural environment of the sea, beach, and dunes.

More information: https://www.blauwevlag.nl/

As far as we know, there are no (small) beach cabins (or beach huts) for rent in Zandvoort.