Beach Bakkerstrap

Beach entrance Bakkerstrap lies at the end of the Bakkersstraat, on the west side of the centre.

• Swimming: lifeguards are on duty at weekends and on public holidays from May to mid June, and every day from mid June to 15 September, from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm.
• Sight: in the centre stands the Huisje van Majutte, a historic fisherman's cottage.
• 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.

Today at the sea

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

• Weather: 10,1°C, clear; weather forecast.
• Wind: 4 Bft from the north.
• Sea water: about 9,4°C.
• Tides: high tide at 03:29 and 15:43; low tide at 09:39 and 21:51; all tides.
• Sun: sunrise 08:02, sunset 17:03.

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).