Frequently asked questions about beach in Nieuwpoort

There are free showers at various beaches in Nieuwpoort. Inter alia:
- https://nieuwpoort.org/en/beach/1104/leopoldplein.html
- https://nieuwpoort.org/en/beach/1102/sandeshooft.htmll
- https://nieuwpoort.org/en/beach/1101/badinstallatie.html

These beach showers are placed annually in early May and again removed from the beach at the end of September.

Access to and use of the beaches of Nieuwpoort is (of course) free.

• Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Nieuwpoort during the period 15 June till 15 September.
• Outside of the above mentioned period are only leased dogs allowed on the beaches of Nieuwpoort.

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

Nearest dog-friendly beach near Nieuwpoort

[svg-dog-on-leash]Leashed dogs are allowed all year round:

• from Christal Palace beach (at the Idyllelaan) heading west towards the border with the city of Nieuwpoort;
• between the Groenendijk beach (at the Paardevissersweg) heading towards Oostduinkerke up to the F. Timmermanslaan (length of dog beach ±1,625 meters).

These zones are indicated by a blue sign with the figure of a white dog.

Is kitesurfing allowed everywhere for the beaches of Nieuwpoort or are there special beach areas?

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[Answer in Dutch]

Strandcabines en -stoelen (verhuring)
(Hendrikaplein-Leopoldplein)
https://kabienen.be/
Info: bvba Ternier H. & E. J. Cardijnlaan 42

tel 058 23 41 32
fax 058 23 29 49

More information: https://nieuwpoort.org/pdf/2012_folder_belgie_zon_zee_zorgeloos.pdf

The traffic with horses is always prohibited:
- On the beach above the high water line;
- In the dunes, unless its purpose built riding trails.

And moreover, the riding is prohibited during the period from 1 June to 15 September, and between 08.00 and 19.00.

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/

Sport fishing is allowed all year round from the eastern pier of Newport.

You can rent chairs, windbreakers and umbrellas at various beach pavilions in Nieuwpoort.

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

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

Bredene is the first and only Belgian coastal town with a nude beach.

More information: https://bredene.org/en/beaches.php#nudist

Below is the location marked:

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