Beaches

Oostkapelle is a true Zealandic family resort located in the beautiful nature areas De Manteling and the Dune and Water extraction area 'Oranjezon’. The beach of Oostkapelle is well known, just like the rest of Walcheren, for its characteristic groynes, typical beach huts and of course the cozy atmosphere. Furthermore, the province of Zeeland has the most sun hours in the Netherlands during the summer. An excellent start for a lovely beach holiday.

The beaches of Oostkapelle have won already several major awards. In 2011, the beach received (each year without interruption since 1990) the 'International Blue Flag environmental award' again. It guarantees high quality of bathing water and a well kept clean beach. In 2004 and 2003 the town won the title of 'Cleanest beach of the Netherlands’.

Facilities

A sunbath or a walk along the beach, playing fun or water sports. The very well maintained, white beaches of '.$website['plaatsnaam'].' will offer you peace and quietness. Optimum facilities will tribute to the comfort and with that the holiday pleasure of the guests. It starts with accessible beach crossings and parking places, the availability of public showers and restrooms, beach cabins, and dustbins. Then there are the lifeguards and the rescue brigade whom watch over the well being of the guests, with a First aid post nearby. The possibility to rent beach-chairs, windshields and parasols is an extra comfort for our "spoiled" bathing guests.

Furthermore the many cafes, terraces and restaurants near the beach will take care of the needs for serving drinks and snacks or lunch and diner.

De lokale regel in Oostkapelle:

Op enkele strand van Oostkapelle zijn tijdens de periode 15 mei t/m 15 september alle honden verboden van 09.00 en 19.00 uur. Op de overige stranden zijn alleen aangelijnde honden toegestaan tijdens deze periode. Tussen 19.00 tot 09.00 uur zijn (loslopende) honden wel toegestaan.

Op de stranden ten hoogte van strandpaviljoen Berkenbosch en Hoogduin richting Domburg zijn (loslopende) honden het gehele jaar toegestaan.

Kijkt u verder goed op de informatieborden die bij ieder strand(opgang) staan.

Beach tips

• At low tide there is a strong current towards the sea, than stay close to shore. In case you get pulled in by the current do not try to swim straight against it, but swim slanting to the shore with the current. Also be aware of floating devices like air-beds, boats or other swimming devices.
• Do not get to close to the poles, piers or other obstacles.
• Watch your children carefully, do not let them alone near the water. Are there recognition signs on the beach, tell it to your children.
• Help to keep the beaches clean.