I am french and my english is not good. Could you say me if the bike pats (fietspad) on the seaside between Vlissingen and Dishoek on the bike map betwween the point 86 and 81 is open; one year ago it was closed.
The bike pats (fietspaden) are open again. The maintenance works are completed.
I plan to spend a weekend in December in Vlissingen. 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 Vlissingen 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.
Is the use of metal detectors permitted on the beach of Vlissingen?
As far as we know it is permitted to search the beach of Vlissingen with a metal detector.
General information
Generally it is allowed to search the Dutch beaches using a metal detector at amateur level. Metal detection is a search method for finding metal objects in the ground. Beach searchers use a metal detector to find lost items (jewelry and coins) of bathers.
Of course, Dutch laws and regulations also apply on the beach. This means that you, also when searching on beach, need to take the following into account: Law on Archaeological Heritage, the Monuments law, the weapons and ammunition law, the local General Local Regulation (APV), Lost and Found items according to the civil law etc. Aside from that you should always leave behind your search location the way you found it. In other words, neatly close any dug holes.
A local municipality may decide to prohibit the use of a metal detector (detection ban) via the General Local Regulation. Therefore always check the General Local Regulation and/or contact the municipality where you wish to search. Vlissingen is subject to the municipality of Vlissingen. Here you will find contact information about this municipality: http://www.vlissingen.nl/
Dunes
Note: Searching in the Dutch dunes is generally strictly prohibited. This is due to the protection of nature.
Where can I find information about seawater quality of Vlissingen?
On this website you will always find the latest information on the quality of bathing water in Vlissingen: http://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.
Is it allowed to enter the dunes of Vlissingen? For example, to sit out of the wind?
No, you may not enter the dunes of Vlissingen. 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.
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://vlissingen.com/en/horseback-riding.php
Are dogs allowed on the beaches of Vlissingen?
Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Vlissingen during the period 1 May till 15 September.
Outside of the above mentioned period are dogs allowed (both loose and leased) on the beaches of Vlissingen.
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 Vlissingen
Leashed dogs are allowed all year from beach 90. Duinstrand in the direction Dishoek.
Does Vlissingen has a nude beach? And if so, where is that naturist beach?
There are in the surroundings of Vlissingen 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: http://www.nfn.nl/../domburg/
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://vlissingen.com/en/horseback-riding.php
Are there (free) public showers on the beach of Vlissingen?
There are free showers at various beaches in Vlissingen. Inter alia:
- https://vlissingen.com/en/beach/192/boulevard-bankert.html
- https://vlissingen.com/en/beach/191/nollestrand.html
These beach showers are placed annually in early May and again removed from the beach at the end of September.
Are the beaches of Vlissingen free accessible?
Access to and use of the beaches of Vlissingen is (of course) free.
With regard to the public security fire (including a campfire, fire pit, grill or barbecue) is prohibited at all times on the beach of Vlissingen.
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 Vlissingen.
Barbecues inside or on the terrace of a beach restaurant, are not covered by this prohibition.
By the end of April Rijkswaterstaat (Ministry of Waterways and Public works) will begin to raise the beach levels between Dishoek und Vlissingen. This sand spraying will take about four weeks.
The work is regarding the beach before the hotel Arion in Vlissingen to the beach pavilion of De Boomerang in Dishoek.
Why?
The dunes and beaches are the most important protection against the sea in the Netherlands. Annually a lot of sand disappears from the coast due to wind, sea and currents. Beaches also lose terrain due to the rising sea level. By putting new sand back, the coast line stays intact naturally, and the land behind the dunes remain well protected from the sea.
Will I be inconvenienced by the work?
During the reclamation of the beach the area where work will be performed is temporarily closed off to beachgoers and water sport enthusiasts. During the work there's a risk that quicksand occurs. Also heavy machinery will be driving around such as bulldozers and shovels. At the beach entrances visitors will be informed about the progress with information signs.
Sand may be more dusty than usual on and near freshly sprayed beaches if there are high winds. This is not very pleasant for beach visitors, but it's necessary for the nature in the dune area. It ensures that the sand moves around in a more natural way and rises with the sea level.
This is all subject to change, during the actual work, the planning may be adjusted. More information is available at: http://www.rws.nl/
Further, we also recommend reading the information board, with the local beach rules, which is often placed near every beach (entrance).
Can we rent a sunbeds, windbreakers, umbrellas and/or beach chairs on beach for a day in Vlissingen?
You can rent chairs, windbreakers and umbrellas at various beach pavilions in Vlissingen.
Are the beach pavilions in Vlissingen open during the winter (December, January, February)?
Several beach pavilions in Vlissingen are during the winter period open every weekend.
Are there certain rules for beach fishing in Vlissingen? For example, only from a specified time and / or location?
Sport fishing from the beach of Vlissingen in the North Sea and Westerschelde is open all year and throughout the day allowed. Be careful when inserting your rod to the other beach and sea users.
To sport fishing in the sea from the beach you will not need a license. To fish in lakes (and other waterways) is a license and a fishing license required. These are available in tourist offices in Westkapelle and Kamperland.
So even though sport fishing from the beach is allowed throughout the year, one thing remains; keep account of each other!
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 beach cabin in Vlissingen?
[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
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.
Where can I rent a Strandkorb (beach basket) in Vlissingen?
[Answer in Dutch]
As far as we know there are no Strandkorbs (beach baskets) (for rent) on the beaches of Vlissingen.
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