Frequently asked questions about beach in 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).

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

• Beach and lifeguard post: beach crossing Kaapduin, tel. +31 118 551 341.
• Over the dune: the beach post can also take you over the dune to the beach in a small utility vehicle (gator).
• 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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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 Dishoek 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.

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/

• 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.

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 Dishoek 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.

The nearest slipway is at Zuiderhoofdweg 1 in Westkapelle.

• Exemption: you need an exemption from the municipality of Veere to use it (in Dutch).

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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.

As far as we know, there are no hooded beach chairs for rent on the beaches in Dishoek.

• Alternative: many beach pavilions rent out sunbeds and windbreaks.

No, the dunes in Dishoek 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.

Yes, several beaches in Dishoek have free outdoor showers in season.

• Season: the beach showers are in place from early May to late September.

Yes, the beach in Dishoek is free to access.

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

All local surf information (including surfing schools) can you find on our special page: https://dishoek.com/en/cat/surfing/

Beach cabins on the beaches of Dishoek and Westduin can be rented from Elly Oostdijk Recreatie, among others.

• Where: by the Zilvermeeuw and Kaapduin dune crossings.
• Contact: tel. +31 118 553 175.
• Tip: many accommodations also offer beach cabins to their guests.

Yes, at most beach pavilions in Dishoek 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.

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

• 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.

Up-to-date information on the bathing water quality at Dishoek 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.

Yes, in season a gator in Dishoek takes less mobile beach visitors over the dune to their spot on the beach.

• Gator: a small open utility vehicle suitable for beach and dunes.
• Booking: via the beach post at Kaapduin, tel. +31 118 551 341; arrangements until 6 pm.

Yes, some of the beach pavilions in Dishoek are open in winter as well, mainly at weekends.

• All year: year-round pavilions are often open in winter; seasonal pavilions are taken down.
• Tip: check the opening hours with the pavilion beforehand.

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

• Rules: heritage law, weapons law and the local bylaws (APV) also apply on the beach; valuable finds must be reported to the municipality.
• Municipality: Dishoek belongs to the municipality of Veere, 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.