Yes, at beach bars and beach equipment rental points in Blankenberge you can rent sunbeds, beach chairs, parasols and windbreaks by the day.
Blankenberge has no beach wheelchairs of its own, but you can book adapted beach equipment from Beachmobility.
Current information on bathing water quality on the coast near Blankenberge is available from the Flemish Environment Agency (VMM) (in Dutch).
No, as in all Belgian coastal municipalities, lighting a fire on the beach in Blankenberge is forbidden unless the municipality gives permission in advance.
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 Blankenberge 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.
Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Blankenberge during the period from Easter vacation till 15 September.Further, we also recommend reading the information board, with the local beach rules, which is often placed near every beach (entrance).
Leashed dogs are allowed all year:
Yes, the beach in Blankenberge is free to access.
Yes, several beaches in Blankenberge have free outdoor showers in season.
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Niemand mag zonder vergunning hengelen van op de Pier en/of van op Ooster- en Westerstaketsel.
Hengelen van op de Pier is verboden tussen 10.00 uur en 19.00 uur in de periode van 1 juli tot en met 31 augustus. In de periode dat het hengelen van op de Pier toegelaten is, moet er haaks op de waterlijn gevist worden (recht in zee) en mogen er geen vislijnen terecht komen in de zone naast de Pier waar watersporten plaatsvinden.
Hengelen van op het Ooster- en Westerstaketsel is altijd toegelaten. In de periode dat het hengelen van op het Ooster- en Westerstaketsel toegelaten is, moet er haaks op de waterlijn gevist worden (recht in zee) en mogen er geen vislijnen terecht komen in de vaarzone van de havengeul.
Meer info: https://www.blankenberge.be/Toerisme/Nederlands/Home/Varia/Andere/Hengelen/page.aspx/2299
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).
All information about horse riding on the beach or in the environment (including local riding schools) can be found on the riding page: https://blankenberge.com/en/horseback-riding.php
No, Blankenberge has no naturist beach; the only official naturist beach in Belgium is in Bredene.
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/
Kitesurfing is not allowed everywhere on the Belgian coast, only in designated zones, usually near a water sports club.
Display Nudistenstrand Bredene