Frequently asked questions about beach in Rockanje

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 Rockanje 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.

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

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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• 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.

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

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

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.

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 Rockanje 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.

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 Rockanje 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.

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.

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.

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