Frequently asked questions about the beach in Zoutelande

Yes, at most beach pavilions in Zoutelande you can rent sunbeds, beach chairs, parasols and windbreaks by the day.

• Including: De Hoge Hilt, 't Pauwtje, Vossehol.
• Booking: usually you rent on the spot; on busy summer days it helps to arrive early or book ahead.

For reasons of public safety, the use of barbecues – as well as any open fire, such as campfires, fire pits or grills – is strictly prohibited on the beach of Zoutelande at all times.

Barbecues held indoors or on the terrace of a beach pavilion are exempt from this rule and allowed, provided they are arranged in consultation with the respective pavilion.

You may fly a drone as an individual in the vicinity of Zoutelande if you adhere to the rules. Just as on the road, safety in the air is important—for both you and others. These rules are designed to keep drone flying safe.

1. Check your drone and your liability insurance.
2. Do not fly over people, (rail)roads, buildings, and other structures. Advice: maintain at least 50 metres distance.
3. You must give way to all other aircraft and maintain distance from them.
4. You must fly at a safe distance from people and buildings.
5. You must always be able to see your drone.
6. You are not allowed to fly in the dark.
7. Do not fly higher than 120 metres.
8. Stay away from airports and other no-fly zones (at least 3 kilometres).
9. Filming or photography: respect everyone's privacy.
10. Flying over Natura 2000 areas (protected nature reserves) is not permitted.

The current drone regulations (for the vicinity of Zoutelande) can be found on the website of the Dutch government:
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/drones.

However, drone regulations frequently change and are generally becoming stricter. We therefore advise you to regularly check if the current drone regulations have changed.

Commercial use of a drone?

You may only fly a drone commercially if you have a licence. You can apply for this licence at the Inspection for Living Environment and Transport (Il&T).

Commercial use is considered if you intend to make money with the drone, such as video production companies making aerial recordings. It may also be that you need a drone for your business operations. This applies, for example, to inspection companies wanting to view hard-to-reach places. In these cases, commercial use is also considered.

Yes, the beach in Zoutelande is free to access.

• Costs: for example parking and renting a sunbed, windbreak or beach cabin.

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 Zoutelande 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.

Since 2022 a dispenser with free sunscreen has stood at the beach post on the south beach of Zoutelande in summer, at the 't Pauwtje beach crossing.

• Please note: check on site whether the dispenser is there again this season.
• Why: it is a reminder to protect your skin from the sun.

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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://zoutelande.info/en/horseback-riding.php

No, the dunes in Zoutelande are off limits outside the paths.

• Why: the dunes protect the land from the sea and are almost everywhere a protected nature reserve; walking on them damages the vegetation.
• Allowed: Walking and cycling on the marked dune paths.
• Nature: picking plants and disturbing animals is prohibited by law.

Up-to-date information on the bathing water quality at Zoutelande is available on zwemwater.nl.

• Status: good (safe to swim), warning (swimming allowed, possible health risk), negative swimming advice and swimming ban.
• Bathing season: from 1 May to 1 October the province measures the quality at the official bathing sites.
• Out of season: there are no measurements; you decide for yourself whether swimming is safe.

The wheelchair-friendly access to the beach in Zoutelande is at the 't Bosje (Duinstraatje) beach crossing.

• Tip: in season you can also borrow a beach wheelchair at the beach post.

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Yes, some of the beach pavilions in Zoutelande are open in winter as well, mainly at weekends.

• All year: year-round pavilions are often open in winter; seasonal pavilions are taken down.
• Tip: check the opening hours with the pavilion beforehand.

Yes, during the beach season accessible beach cabins can be rented at the 't Pauwtje beach crossing.

• Booking: booking ahead is recommended, via the Zoutelande tourist office, tel. +31 118 561 818.
• Season: June to September.

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For reasons of public safety, the use of barbecues – as well as any open fire, such as campfires, fire pits or grills – is strictly prohibited on the beach of Zoutelande at all times.

Barbecues held indoors or on the terrace of a beach pavilion are exempt from this rule and allowed, provided they are arranged in consultation with the respective pavilion.

Yes, several beaches in Zoutelande have free outdoor showers in season.

• Including: De Hoge Hilt, 't Pauwtje.
• Season: the beach showers are in place from early May to late September.

The model gliding slope is in the dunes at the Bucksweg beach crossing, between Westkapelle and Zoutelande.

• When: from 1 September to 14 June from 2 hours after to 2 hours before high tide; from 15 June to 31 August after 6 pm until sunset.
• Rules: follow the KNVvL safety rules and the beach rules of the municipality of Veere.

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• Sea fishing from the beach at [place name] in the North Sea and Western Scheldt is allowed all year round and throughout the day. Therefore, please be mindful of other beach and sea users when casting your line.
• No licence is required to fish in the sea from the beach. However, fishing in the Veerse Meer (and other inland waters) does require a fishing licence and a fishing permit.
• Even though sea fishing from the beach is permitted all year, one rule remains; be considerate of each other!

Additionally, we advise always consulting the local beach information boards for the latest and any (temporary) changes to the restrictions. These boards can be found at most access paths to the beach.

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/

As far as we know, there are no hooded beach chairs for rent on the beaches in Zoutelande.

• Alternative: many beach pavilions rent out sunbeds and windbreaks.

The old beach house from the song does not exist; according to BLØF it is fictional.

• Music video: the beach house in the official video is the De Zeeuwse Rivièra beach pavilion, built in 2008, at the Deep Dean beach crossing.

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Carrying bags, towels, and coolers to the beach every day? Not anymore!
With your own beach cabin, you’ll always have a fixed spot by the sea where everything can stay put. No more hassle – just relax and fully enjoy the beach of Zoutelande.

Check out the overview of beach cabin rental providers in Zoutelande below:

Wisse-Francke

Cabines thv Meerpaal & Valkenisse
tel. +31 118 553 045
mob. +31 628 904 087
web. https://www.strandhuisjeswf.nl/

Kerkhove

Deurlostraat 3, Zoutelande
tel. +31 118 562 282
web. https://www.verhuurbedrijfkerkhove.nl/

Adriaanse Strandhuis Verhuur

Cabines thv Kustlicht, Camping Janse, Camping Weltevreden, strandpaviljoen De Strandzot, strandpaviljoen De Zeeuwse Rivièra & Camping de Meerpaal
Majoorwerf 50, Zoutelande
tel. +31 118 56 60 94
tel. +31 118 56 13 61
web. https://strandhuisjeszoutelande.nl/

De Visser - Kleinepier

Boudewijnskerke 42, Zoutelande
tel. +31 118 561 272
mob. +31 650 464 082
web. https://www.minicampingdevisser.nl/strandcabines/

Riemens

Oranjeplein 25, Zoutelande
tel. +31 118 561 545
web. https://www.riemensstrandhuisjes.nl/

Dingemanse VOF

Langstraat 28, Zoutelande
tel. +31 118 561 281
web. https://www.vofdingemanse.nl/

Rent a beach cabin in Dishoek

• Booking: Beach cabins on the beach of Dishoek can be easily booked online here.

The nearest naturist beach for Zoutelande is southwest of Domburg.

• Where: between beach crossings 50. De 7 Golven and 51. Golflinks Oost, by the golf course towards Westkapelle.
• Also: near Oostkapelle there is a naturist beach northwards from the Duinweg beach access.
• More information: an overview of all naturist beaches is available from the Naturisten Federatie Nederland.

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Yes, in Zoutelande you can borrow a beach wheelchair during the beach season.

• Beach and lifeguard post: beach crossing 't Pauwtje, tel. +31 118 561 620.
• Season: usually from June to September.
• Booking: call ahead, the number of chairs is limited; use is often free.
• Use: for beach and sea only; you need someone to push.

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All local surf information (including surfing schools) can you find on our special page: https://zoutelande.info/en/cat/surfing/

• Only leashed dogs are allowed on the beaches of Zoutelande during the period 1 May till 15 September 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 Zoutelande.

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

The nearest slipway is at Zuiderhoofdweg 1 in Westkapelle.

• Exemption: you need an exemption from the municipality of Veere to use it (in Dutch).

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