Frequently asked questions about beach in Rockanje

No, you may not enter the dunes of Rockanje. This is to prevent damage. The main function of the dunes is to provide natural protection for the coast against the sea. Without the dunes a large part of the Netherlands would be under water.

In addition, almost all the dunes in the Netherlands is part of a nature reserve. They are an important part of biodiversity. In the dunes live many animals such as rabbits, foxes, deer, lizards and many species of birds. It's official forbidden to pick the plants and to chase animals in the Dutch dunes.

Furthermore you are (of course) allowed to walk on the created hiking paths.

There are in the surroundings of Rockanje several nudist beaches. The nearest location is between posts 10.6 and 11.4.

More information: https://www.nfn.nl/../rockanje/

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With regard to the public security fire (including a campfire, fire pit, grill or barbecue) is prohibited at all times on the beach of Rockanje.

Barbecues inside or on the terrace of a beach restaurant, are not covered by this prohibition.

Access to and use of the beaches of Rockanje is (of course) free.

All local surf information (including surfing schools) can you find on our special page: https://rockanje.org/en/surfing.php

All information about horse riding on the beach or in the environment (including local riding schools) can be found on the riding page: https://rockanje.org/en/horseback-riding.php

• Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Rockanje (between Tweede slag and Swinsedreef) during the period 1 April till 1 October between 08:00 till 18:00.
• Outside of the above mentioned period and time are dogs allowed (both loose and leased) on the beaches of Rockanje.

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 Rockanje

Dogs are allowed all year:

• from beach 1100 in a northerly direction.
• from beach 1410 in a southerly direction.

To our knowledge, it is not permitted to search the beaches of Rockanje with a metal detector. This is forbidden by the General Local Regulation (APV) from the local municipality Westvoorne.

General information
Generally it is allowed to search the Dutch beaches using a metal detector at amateur level. Metal detection is a search method for finding metal objects in the ground. Beach searchers use a metal detector to find lost items (jewelry and coins) of bathers.

Of course, Dutch laws and regulations also apply on the beach. This means that you, also when searching on beach, need to take the following into account: Law on Archaeological Heritage, the Monuments law, the weapons and ammunition law, the local General Local Regulation (APV), Lost and Found items according to the civil law etc. Aside from that you should always leave behind your search location the way you found it. In other words, neatly close any dug holes.

A local municipality may decide to prohibit the use of a metal detector (detection ban) via the General Local Regulation. Therefore always check the General Local Regulation and/or contact the municipality where you wish to search. Rockanje is subject to the municipality of Westvoorne. Here you will find contact information about this municipality: https://www.westvoorne.nl/

Dunes
Note: Searching in the Dutch dunes is generally strictly prohibited. This is due to the protection of nature.

On this website you will always find the latest information on the quality of bathing water in Rockanje: https://www.zwemwater.nl/

Possible messages are:
- Good: There are no reports for this swimming spot. You can safely swim.
- Warning: Swimming allowed, however there is a potential health risk.
- Advice against bathing: Not swimming, health risk.
- Swim Ban: Swimming prohibited, great health risk.

During the bathing season (May 1 to October 1) local provinces will inform you about the quality of the water of the official bathing sites. The measuring point is the place where most bathers are expected either where the risk of pollution is greatest.

Outside the bathing season, the bathing water is not investigated. If you go into the water off season, you must decide for yourself whether it is justified.

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/

With regard to the public security fire (including a campfire, fire pit, grill or barbecue) is prohibited at all times on the beach of Rockanje.

Barbecues inside or on the terrace of a beach restaurant, are not covered by this prohibition.

You can rent chairs, windbreakers and umbrellas at various beach pavilions in Rockanje.

All information about horse riding on the beach or in the environment (including local riding schools) can be found on the riding page: https://rockanje.org/en/horseback-riding.php