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.

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

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

• 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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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

[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

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

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.

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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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.

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

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