Frequently asked questions about beach in Burgh Haamstede

There is wheelchair access to the beach of Burgh-Haamstede. This path is in the De Punt, Kampweg.

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There are in the surroundings of Burgh Haamstede several nudist beaches. The nearest location is between Nieuw Haamstede and Westenschouwen, along the western edge of the Westerschouwen woodland district.

More information: http://www.nfn.nl/../haamstede/

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With regard to the public security fire (including a campfire, fire pit, grill or barbecue) is prohibited at all times on the beach of Burgh Haamstede.

Barbecues inside or on the terrace of a beach restaurant, are not covered by this prohibition.

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

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

As far as we know there are no Strandkorbs (beach baskets) (for rent) on the beaches of Burgh Haamstede.

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

The use of a metal detector is not allowed on all the beaches of Burgh-Haamstede. Here you can read what local beach rules are applicable: https://burghhaamstede.com/pdf/strandfolder.pdf

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. Burgh Haamstede is subject to the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland. Here you will find contact information about this municipality: http://www.schouwen-duiveland.nl/

Dunes
Note: Searching in the Dutch dunes is generally strictly prohibited. This is due to the protection of nature.

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.

With regard to the public security fire (including a campfire, fire pit, grill or barbecue) is prohibited at all times on the beach of Burgh Haamstede.

Barbecues inside or on the terrace of a beach restaurant, are not covered by this prohibition.

On this website you will always find the latest information on the quality of bathing water in Burgh Haamstede: 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.

Only leashed dogs are allowed on the beaches of Burgh Haamstede during the period 1 May till 1 October 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 Burgh Haamstede.

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

No, you may not enter the dunes of Burgh Haamstede. 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.

During the long beach season (June, July, August and September) there are some beach wheelchairs available.

A telephone reservation is recommended. Often the use of beach wheelchairs is free. The beach wheelchair is only for use on the beach and into the sea. All beach wheelchairs need someone to push.  
Below are the lending locations with phone numbers:

Strandpaviljoen ZuidZuidWest

Overgang Wilhelminahoeve,
Strand Renesse-West
tel. +31 111-461568

Strandrestaurant Our Seaside

Overgang Kijkduin
tel. +31 111-462100

Hotel De Zeeuwse Stromen

Duinwekken 5, Renesse
tel. +31 111-462040

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Strandcabines te huur op het strand bij het Watergat, in de omgeving van strandpaviljoen Zuid Zuid West en bij de Scholderlaan te Renesse, vanaf 1 mei tot de eerste week van september.

Strandpaviljoen de Buurman
Strand Westerschouwen, Schouwen-Duiveland
Tel. +316 1294 4193
web. https://www.strandpaviljoendebuurman.nl/verhuur

Strandpaviljoen de Strandloper
Nieuw-Haamstede, Schouwen-Duiveland
Tel. +316 1350 6326
web. https://www.strandpaviljoendebuurman.nl/verhuur

Strandpaviljoen de Schaar
Duinovergang kunt u vinden aan de rotonde tussen de Kraaijensteinweg en de Steenweg
web. https://www.de-schaar.nl/

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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 Burgh Haamstede 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.

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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://burghhaamstede.com/en/horseback-riding.php

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There are free showers at various beaches in Burgh Haamstede. Inter alia:
- https://burghhaamstede.com/en/beach/201/de-punt.html
- https://burghhaamstede.com/en/beach/202/rotonde.html

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