Frequently asked questions about the beach in Renesse

Are barbecues allowed on the beach in Renesse?

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 Renesse 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.

Are dogs allowed on the beach in Renesse?

• Only leashed dogs are allowed on the beaches of Renesse during the period 1 May till 1 October 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 Renesse.

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

Can you ride horses on the beach in Renesse, and where can you book a beach ride?

Yes, but on Schouwen-Duiveland you may not ride on most beaches between 10:00 and 19:00 from 1 May to 1 October; between beach crossing Domeinen 2 and the Watergat it is allowed all year and all day.

• Beach rides: Pony Adventures Haamstede offers forest, dune and beach rides every day as well as mini pony camps; Manege Grol in Renesse runs rides to the beach, dunes and woods.
• Riding map: a map of the island's bridle paths is on sale at Manege Grol.
• Verklikkerplaat: a compulsory riding route applies at the Verklikkerplaat.

Where can you surf or take surf lessons in Renesse?

Jonker Funsports in Renesse itself has a surf shop and wing surfing lessons, and on the Brouwersdam, about 8 km away, you will find several kite and surf schools.

• Natural High: Natural High on the Ouddorp side of the Brouwersdam offers kite, wing and SUP lessons and rental, and in summer a surf school at Ouddorp Duin.
• Kiteboarding Club Brouwersdam: Kiteboarding Club Brouwersdam offers kite and wing lessons and rental, with lessons on the North Sea beach.
• Rules: kite, wind and wave surfing are banned all year at the beach entrances Brouwersdam 1 and Scharendijke, and kiting at night is not allowed anywhere.

Is metal detecting allowed on the beach in Renesse?

Not everywhere: metal detecting is prohibited on part of the beaches in Renesse.

• Beach rules: which beaches are affected is listed in the municipal beach leaflet (in Dutch).
• Rules: heritage law, weapons law and the local bylaws (APV) also apply on the beach; valuable finds must be reported to the municipality.
• Municipality: Renesse belongs to the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland, which can ban detecting through its bylaws; if in doubt, check the current rules.
• Dunes: searching in the dunes is prohibited, to protect nature and the sea defences.
• Tidy up: always fill in any holes you dig.

Can you rent a beach chair, sunbed, parasol or windbreak on the beach in Renesse?

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

• Booking: usually you rent on the spot; on busy summer days it helps to arrive early or book ahead.

Where can you find information on the sea water quality in Renesse?

Up-to-date information on the bathing water quality at Renesse 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.

What does the Blue Flag on the beach mean?

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/

Can you borrow or rent a beach wheelchair in Renesse?

Yes, at several beach pavilions near Renesse you can borrow one and leave your own wheelchair safely for free.

• Beachclub Perry's: beach crossing Brouwersdam 1, tel. +31 111 671 723.
• Strandpaviljoen De Strandtent: Scharendijke, tel. +31 113 301 910 (electric).
• Strandrestaurant Our Seaside: beach crossing Kijkduin, tel. +31 111 462 100.
• Strandpaviljoen ZuidZuidWest: beach crossing Wilhelminahoeve, tel. +31 111 461 568; the beach post at this crossing also lends a beach wheelchair, tel. +31 6 20 31 60 26.
• Strandpaviljoen De Haven van Renesse: beach crossing Jan van Renesseweg, tel. +31 111 468 330 (electric chair too).
• Strandpaviljoen De Schorpioen: Renesse, tel. +31 111 468 357 (electric chair too).
• 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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Can you light a campfire on the beach in Renesse?

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 Renesse 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.

Where can you rent a beach cabin in Renesse?

[Answer in Dutch]

Strandcabines te huur op het strand bij het Watergat, in de omgeving van strandpaviljoen Zuid Zuid West en bij de Scholderlaan te Renesse, vanaf 1 mei tot de eerste week van september.

Strandpaviljoen Zuid Zuid West
West 2, Renesse
tel. +31 111 461568
web. https://www.zuid-zuid-west.nl/verhuur/strandcabine/

Strandhuisjes Overbeeke verhuur
Stranden: Watergat - Zuid-Zuid-West en Jan van Renesseweg
tel. +31 111-652138
email: strand@zeelandnet.nl

Where is there wheelchair-friendly beach access in Renesse?

In and around Renesse there are several beach accesses that work well in a wheelchair, each with an accessible pavilion.

• Wilhelminahoeve (14): the Zuid-Zuid-West pavilion is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet; a beach wheelchair is kept at the dune crossing.
• Jan van Renesseweg (15): the De Schorpioen pavilion is wheelchair accessible and has an electric and a push beach wheelchair.
• Kijkduin (18): accessible pavilions, with an accessible toilet and a free disabled parking space at Our Seaside.
• Brouwersdam: you can drive almost onto the beach; Perry's has a free disabled parking space and beach wheelchairs.
• Beach taxi: a beach taxi runs from the Transferium, with a wheelchair lift if needed; book on +31 111 463 100.

Is the beach in Renesse free to access?

Yes, the beach in Renesse is free to access.

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

Can you fly a drone around Renesse?

You may fly a drone as an individual in the vicinity of Renesse 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 Renesse) 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.

Are restaurants, beach pavilions and shops in Renesse open in the low season?

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 Renesse 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.

Is there a naturist beach in Renesse?

Yes, the nearest naturist beach is on the north side of the Verklikkerduinen, between Renesse and Nieuw-Haamstede.

• Where: at the Duinhoevepad beach crossing.
• More information: an overview of all naturist beaches is available from the Naturisten Federatie Nederland.

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What are the rules for sea fishing from the beach in Renesse?

Sport fishing from the beach of Renesse in the North Sea and Oosterschelde is open all year and throughout the day allowed. Be careful when inserting your rod to the other beach and sea users.

To sport fishing in the sea from the beach you will not need a license. To fish in lakes (and other waterways) is a license and a fishing license required. These are available in tourist offices in Zierikzee and Renesse.

So even though sport fishing from the beach is allowed throughout the year, one thing remains; keep account of each other!

Where is the extreme sports zone on the beach in Renesse?

The extreme sports zone of Renesse is at the Watergat beach crossing.

• Sports: including buggy kiting, sand yachting, kitesurfing and kite flying.

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Where can you drive close to the beach in Renesse?

At Brouwersdam beach you can drive close to the beach.

• Address: Grevelingenlaan, Ellemeet.

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Can you walk in the dunes in Renesse off the paths?

No, the dunes in Renesse 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.

Are there public showers on the beach in Renesse?

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

• Including: Jan van Renesseweg, Kijkduin, Ellemeet.
• Season: the beach showers are in place from early May to late September.

Can you rent a hooded beach chair (strandkorf) in Renesse?

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

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

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