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://nieuwpoort.org/en/horseback-riding.php
Can we rent a sunbeds, windbreakers, umbrellas and/or beach chairs on beach for a day in Nieuwpoort?
You can rent chairs, windbreakers and umbrellas at various beach pavilions in Nieuwpoort.
Does Nieuwpoort has a nude beach? And if so, where is that naturist beach?
Bredene is the first and only Belgian coastal town with a nude beach.
More information: http://bredene.org/en/beaches.php#nudist
Below is the location marked:
Where can I rent a beach cabin in Nieuwpoort?
[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
What does the blue flag mean at the beaches?
[Answer in Dutch]
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 certain rules for beach fishing in Nieuwpoort? For example, only from a specified time and / or location?
[Answer in Dutch]
Sport fishing is allowed all year round from the eastern pier of Newport.
I plan to spend a weekend in December in Nieuwpoort. Are all restaurants, beach pavilions and shops also open in the winter months?
[Answer in Dutch]
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 Nieuwpoort 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.
Are the beaches of Nieuwpoort free accessible?
[Answer in Dutch]
Access to and use of the beaches of Nieuwpoort is (of course) free.
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://nieuwpoort.org/en/horseback-riding.php
Are there in Nieuwpoort also beach wheelchairs available to borrow or for rent? And if so, where?
[Answer in Dutch]
More information: https://nieuwpoort.org/pdf/2012_folder_belgie_zon_zee_zorgeloos.pdf
Is kitesurfing allowed everywhere for the beaches of Nieuwpoort or are there special beach areas?
[Answer in Dutch]
Is kitesurfing allowed everywhere for the beaches of Nieuwpoort or are there special beach areas?
Are dogs allowed on the beaches of Nieuwpoort?
[Answer in Dutch]
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 beach for dogs at Nieuwpoort
Leashed dogs are allowed all year:
- from beach Christal Palace in the direction Westende;
- from beach Groenendijk in the direction Oostduinkerke.
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]
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.