Where is the nearest slipway in Oostkapelle?
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The nearest slipway is at Zuiderhoofdweg 1 in Westkapelle.
- Exemption: you need an exemption from the municipality of Veere to use it (in Dutch).
The nearest slipway is at Zuiderhoofdweg 1 in Westkapelle.
Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Oostkapelle during the period 1 May till 15 September between 10:00 till 19:00.Further, we also recommend reading the information board, with the local beach rules, which is often placed near every beach (entrance).
Leashed dogs are allowed all year from beach 64. Berkenbosch in the direction Domburg.
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?
More information: https://www.blauwevlag.nl/
No, the dunes in Oostkapelle are off limits outside the paths.
As far as we know, yes: amateurs may search with a metal detector on the beach in Oostkapelle.
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 Oostkapelle 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.
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 Oostkapelle 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, some of the beach pavilions in Oostkapelle are open in winter as well, mainly at weekends.
Yes, the naturist beach of Oostkapelle starts at the Duinweg beach access and runs north towards the Veerse Gatdam.
Yes, several beaches in Oostkapelle have free outdoor showers in season.
Would you like to enjoy a carefree beach day without constantly dragging chairs, towels, or toys around? With your own beach cabin, everything is right at your fingertips. At the end of the day, you simply close the door – and everything stays safe for the next sun-filled day. That’s how a relaxing beach holiday in Oostkapelle should be!
In addition, many accommodations – from hotels to holiday home rentals – offer beach cabins for their guests. Especially during the summer season, this is a popular extra service. Don’t hesitate to ask your host about it!
Yes, but in the municipality of Veere horses are banned from the beach during the bathing season, from 1 May to 15 September, between 10:00 and 19:00; outside those times you may ride there.
Yes, the beach in Oostkapelle is free to access.
Oostkapelle has no surf school of its own, but it lies right between two water sports spots: Domburg for wave surfing and Vrouwenpolder for kitesurfing.
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 Oostkapelle 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.
The best wheelchair access to the beach in Oostkapelle is the Duinweg beach crossing at the main beach post.
Yes, at most beach pavilions in Oostkapelle you can rent sunbeds, beach chairs, parasols and windbreaks by the day.
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.
Yes, in Oostkapelle you can borrow a beach wheelchair during the beach season.
Up-to-date information on the bathing water quality at Oostkapelle is available on zwemwater.nl.
As far as we know, there are no hooded beach chairs for rent on the beaches in Oostkapelle.
You may not fly a drone over the dunes and beach near Oostkapelle (a protected Natura 2000 area).
You may fly a drone as an individual in the vicinity of Oostkapelle 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.
The current drone regulations (for the vicinity of Oostkapelle) 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.
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.
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