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Kamperland, Netherlands

De Banjaard beach in Kamperland is one of the finest dog-friendly beaches in Zeeland, located on the island of Noord-Beveland between the Oosterscheldekering storm surge barrier and the Veerse Dam. The beach stretches over 3 kilometers and is up to 500 meters wide in places, offering vast expanses of sand for dogs to run and play. Dogs are welcome year-round, which sets it apart from many other Zeeland beaches. During the bathing season from April through September, dogs must be on a leash during peak daytime hours (10:00-19:00), but can enjoy off-leash freedom in the early morning and evening. In the off-season, dogs can roam freely at any time. The beach has a natural, unspoiled character with excellent facilities including Strandpaviljoen De Banjaard for refreshments. Paid parking is available at Oost Westweg. The Noord-Beveland location provides a quieter alternative to the busier Walcheren beaches while still offering excellent beach conditions. The nearby Oosterscheldekering — one of the Dutch Delta Works — is an impressive engineering landmark worth visiting.

Oostkapelle, Netherlands

Oostkapelle offers some of the best dog-friendly beach access in Zeeland, particularly along the Hoogduin, Westhoven, and Berkenbosch beach sections between beach poles 60 and 64. These sections, located between Domburg and the main Oostkapelle beach, are the designated dog-friendly zones during the summer bathing season. While the central Oostkapelle beach prohibits dogs during peak summer hours, dogs remain welcome at these sections on a leash during the day and off-leash in the early morning and evening. During the generous off-season from September 15 through April, dogs can roam freely off-leash on the entire beach all day long. The beach is backed by beautiful protected dunes including the Hoogduin, Westhoven, and Berkenbosch nature areas — dogs must be leashed in these dune zones. Parking is available at Randduin (near Berkenbosch, about 750m walk) and Westhove (on Domburgseweg, about 10 minutes via a scenic forest trail — rarely full even on busy days). Strandpaviljoen Berkenbosch at the beach offers refreshments and is accessible from Duindistel in Oostkapelle. The area is known for its natural beauty and quiet, family-friendly atmosphere.

Burgh-Haamstede, Netherlands

Burgh-Haamstede beach on the island of Schouwen-Duiveland is a magnificent stretch of coastline backed by some of the Netherlands' most impressive dunes. For dog owners, this beach offers excellent access with seasonal off-leash opportunities and a special year-round off-leash zone between Punt and the Oosterscheldekering. During the off-season from October through April, dogs can enjoy off-leash freedom across most of the beach. In summer, dogs must be leashed during peak hours (10:00-19:00) but can run freely in the early morning and evening. The nearby Westenschouwen beach area, accessible from the large Rotonde parking lot at Duinpad, is also popular with dog owners. Note that on the Verklikkerstrand section (between Duinhoevepad and Watergat), dogs must be leashed at all times from April through mid-September to protect rare breeding birds. The municipality requires owners to carry waste bags at all times within built-up areas, on beaches, and in recreation areas. The beach has excellent facilities including pavilions, toilets, and lifeguard services at main access points.