We would like to riding on the beach. At what riding stables is it possible to make a beach ride on a horse?
All information about horse riding on the beach or in the environment (including local riding schools) can be found on the riding page: https://dishoek.com/en/horseback-riding.php
Are there (free) public showers on the beach of Dishoek?
There are free showers at various beaches in Dishoek.
These beach showers are placed annually in early May and again removed from the beach at the end of September.
Is making a campfire allowed on the beach of Dishoek?
With regard to the public security fire (including a campfire, fire pit, grill or barbecue) is prohibited at all times on the beach of Dishoek.
Barbecues inside or on the terrace of a beach restaurant, are not covered by this prohibition.
With regard to the public security fire (including a campfire, fire pit, grill or barbecue) is prohibited at all times on the beach of Dishoek.
Barbecues inside or on the terrace of a beach restaurant, are not covered by this prohibition.
Is it allowed to enter the dunes of Dishoek? For example, to sit out of the wind?
No, you may not enter the dunes of Dishoek. This is to prevent damage. The main function of the dunes is to provide natural protection for the coast against the sea. Without the dunes a large part of the Netherlands would be under water.
In addition, almost all the dunes in the Netherlands is part of a nature reserve. They are an important part of biodiversity. In the dunes live many animals such as rabbits, foxes, deer, lizards and many species of birds. It's official forbidden to pick the plants and to chase animals in the Dutch dunes.
Furthermore you are (of course) allowed to walk on the created hiking paths.
Can we rent a sunbeds, windbreakers, umbrellas and/or beach chairs on beach for a day in Dishoek?
You can rent chairs, windbreakers and umbrellas at various beach pavilions in Dishoek.
Are there certain rules for beach fishing in Dishoek? For example, only from a specified time and / or location?
- Sea fishing from the beach at [place name] in the North Sea and Western Scheldt is allowed all year round and throughout the day. Therefore, please be mindful of other beach and sea users when casting your line.
- No licence is required to fish in the sea from the beach. However, fishing in the Veerse Meer (and other inland waters) does require a fishing licence and a fishing permit.
- Even though sea fishing from the beach is permitted all year, one rule remains; be considerate of each other!
Additionally, we advise always consulting the local beach information boards for the latest and any (temporary) changes to the restrictions. These boards can be found at most access paths to the beach.
Are the beach pavilions in Dishoek open during the winter (December, January, February)?
Several beach pavilions in Dishoek are during the winter period open every weekend.
I plan to spend a weekend in December in Dishoek. Are all restaurants, beach pavilions and shops also open in the winter months?
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 Dishoek 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.
What does the blue flag mean at the beaches?
The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label awarded. The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development of beaches and marinas through strict criteria dealing with Water Quality, Environmental Education and Information, Environmental Management, and Safety and Other Services.
The Blue Flag programme is owned and run by the non-government, non-profit organisation the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
What are the beach criteria?
Beaches are awarded the Blue Flag based on compliance criteria with covering the following:
1) Environmental Education and Information
2) Water Quality
3) Environmental Management
4) Safety and Services
All Blue Flags are awarded for one season at a time.
Are there in Dishoek also beach wheelchairs available to borrow or for rent? And if so, where?
In Dishoek are during the beach season (June, July, August and September) several beach wheelchairs available.
A telephone reservation is recommended. Often the use of beach wheelchairs is free. The beach wheelchair is only for use on the beach and into the sea. All beach wheelchairs need someone to push.
Below are the lending location with phone number:
Beach rescue post Dishoek
Beach entrance Kaapduin
tel. +31 118-551 341
More information:
- https://dishoek.com/pdf/2018_strandrolstoelen_dishoek.pdf
Could you inform us about the permitted times for horse riding on the beach at Dishoek?
- Horse riding on the beach at Dishoek is prohibited from 1 May to 15 September between 10:00 and 19:00.
- Outside these dates and times, horse riding on the beach is permitted.
Additionally, we advise always consulting the local beach information boards for the latest and any (temporary) changes to the restrictions. These boards can be found at most access paths to the beach.
Are the beaches of Dishoek free accessible?
Access to and use of the beaches of Dishoek is (of course) free.
Where can I find information about seawater quality of Dishoek?
On this website you will always find the latest information on the quality of bathing water in Dishoek: https://www.zwemwater.nl/
Possible messages are:
- Good: There are no reports for this swimming spot. You can safely swim.
- Warning: Swimming allowed, however there is a potential health risk.
- Advice against bathing: Not swimming, health risk.
- Swim Ban: Swimming prohibited, great health risk.
During the bathing season (May 1 to October 1) local provinces will inform you about the quality of the water of the official bathing sites. The measuring point is the place where most bathers are expected either where the risk of pollution is greatest.
Outside the bathing season, the bathing water is not investigated. If you go into the water off season, you must decide for yourself whether it is justified.
Where in Dishoek is the (nearest) trailer ramp (slipway / boat ramp)?
For Dishoek we recommend using the trailer ramp on Zuiderhoofdweg 1 in Westkapelle.
In addition, you need a permit from the municipality of Veere to use this trailer slope: https://www.veere.nl/ontheffing-voertuigen-op-strand-duin-en-dijk/
Does Dishoek has a nude beach? And if so, where is that naturist beach?
There are in the surroundings of Dishoek several nudist beaches. The nearest location is to the southwest of Domburg in the direction of Westkapelle near the golf course. Between beach entrance 50. de 7 Golven and 51. Golflinks Oost.
More information: https://www.nfn.nl/../domburg/
Are dogs allowed on the beaches of Dishoek?
- Only leashed dogs are allowed on the beaches of Dishoek during the period 1 May till 15 September between 10:00 till 19:00.
- Outside of the above mentioned period and time are dogs allowed (both loose and leased) on the beaches of Dishoek.
Further, we also recommend reading the information board, with the local beach rules, which is often placed near every beach (entrance).
Where can I rent a Strandkorb (beach basket) in Dishoek?
As far as we know there are no Strandkorbs (beach baskets) (for rent) on the beaches of Dishoek.
Where can I rent a beach cabin in Dishoek?
[Answer in Dutch]
Strandcabines Elly Oostdijk
Cabines thv duinovergang de Zilvermeeuw en Kaapduin. Op de stranden Westduin en Dishoek.
web. https://www.recreo.nl
tel. +31 118-553175
Strandhuisjes Jobse
Galgeweg 4
4371 PE Koudekerke
tel. +31 118 551 356
Mob. +31 628 178 982
web. https://www.vakantieboerderij-jobse.nl/strandhuisjes/
We would like to riding on the beach. At what riding stables is it possible to make a beach ride on a horse?
[Answer in Dutch]
All information about horse riding on the beach or in the environment (including local riding schools) can be found on the riding page: https://dishoek.com/en/horseback-riding.php