Beach Staketsel

Beach entrance Staketsel lies at the west end of the Zeedijk of Blankenberge, by the harbour channel and the Oosterstaketsel.

• Views: walk out to sea along the Oosterstaketsel, with views of the lighthouse and the marina.
• Ferry: the ferry takes you across the harbour channel to the west side, where dogs may run free on the beach all year.
• Dogs: between the Oosterstaketsel and the Gadeynehelling dogs are not allowed on the beach from the Easter holidays to 15 September; the rest of the year they are allowed on a lead.

Beach pavilions nearby

There is no beach pavilion at beach entrance Staketsel, but you can get food and drinks nearby.

• Surfing Elephant: ±2,2 km further along.

Today at the sea

This is the current situation at the sea near beach entrance Staketsel, useful if you are heading to the beach today.

• Weather: 1,2°C, overcast; weather forecast.
• Wind: 3 Bft from the southeast.
• Sea water: about 9,4°C.
• Tides: high tide at 04:27 and 16:49; low tide at 10:42 and 22:53; all tides.
• Sun: sunrise 08:05, sunset 17:01.

Dogs on the beach

• Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Blankenberge during the period from Easter vacation till 15 September.
• Outside of the above mentioned period are only leased dogs allowed on the beaches of Blankenberge.

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

Nearest beach for dogs at Blankenberge

Leashed dogs are allowed all year:

• from beach Duinse Polders in the direction Zeebrugge;
• from beach Harendijke in the direction De Haan.

Horses on the beach

Horse riding on the beach is only permitted if you possess a permit, obtained in advance from the local council.

Horse traffic is not permitted on the beach nor in the dunes in the period between the Easter holidays and 15 September. Horse traffic is never permitted on the beach above the high-water line nor in the dunes (except for the dedicated bridle paths).