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 Cadzand 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.
As far as we know, no: the municipality of Sluis prohibits metal detecting on the beach in Cadzand.
In Cadzand-Bad you can surf, paddleboard and kitesurf, with Moio Beach and Cadzandsports as providers.
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 Cadzand 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 Cadzand 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.
No, the dunes in Cadzand are off limits outside the paths.
You may fly a drone as an individual in the vicinity of Cadzand 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 Cadzand) 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.
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/
Since 2013 Cadzand may officially call itself a healing seaside resort, because its sea water, climate and natural surroundings have been shown to be healthy.
Yes, along the coast of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen several beach pavilions lend beach wheelchairs, including in Cadzand.
As far as we know, there are no hooded beach chairs for rent on the beaches in Cadzand.
Only leashed dogs are allowed on the beaches of Cadzand during the period 1 May till 1 October between 10:00 till 18:00.Further, we also recommend reading the information board, with the local beach rules, which is often placed near every beach (entrance).
Yes, at most beach pavilions in Cadzand you can rent sunbeds, beach chairs, parasols and windbreaks by the day.
Yes, some of the beach pavilions in Cadzand are open in winter as well, mainly at weekends.
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Strandcabineverhuur Caricole
Boulevard de Wielingen 1a, Cadzand
t: +31 117 391 864
w. https://www.caricole.nl/
e. caricole@zeelandnet.nl
Strandpaviljoen de Piraat
Boulevard de Wielingen 19a, Cadzand
t. +31 117 396 060
w. https://www.depiraat.nl/
e. info@depiraat.nl
Strandpaviljoen De Zeemeeuw
Gerrit van Hoekestraat 2, Retranchement
t: +31 117 391 975
w. https://strandpaviljoendezeemeeuw.nl/strandcabine-te-huur/
Yes, but in the municipality of Sluis horse riding on the beach is banned between 10:00 and 18:00 from 1 May to 1 September; outside those times you may only ride right along the tideline.
Yes, the nearby naturist beach is at the Walendijk near Groede.
Up-to-date information on the bathing water quality at Cadzand is available on zwemwater.nl.
Yes, the beach in Cadzand is free to access.
In Cadzand-Bad most dune crossings have a gentle slope, so you can get onto the beach in a wheelchair.
Yes, several beaches in Cadzand have free outdoor showers in season.
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