Beach
Claire Droppert

Beach

Hoek van Holland’s beach is 250-metres wide and 3.5 km long. The dunes with freely accessible cycling and hiking trails lie behind it. The typical dune flora is best seen during a brisk walking or cycling trip through the van Dixhoorndriehoek. The beach can be divided into three areas.

The ‘Large’ Beach

The southern part is the area near the Badweg and the Zeekant. Most of the beach pavilions are here and most of the beach events also take place in this area. Many facilities are available: showers, (disabled) toilets, parking places, beach wheelchairs, a first aid station, lifeguards, children’s play areas and bicycle parking. There are also shops and other facilities on the Zeeplein square at the end of the Badweg. Cyclists and hikers can stop for a rest and enjoy the beautiful view of the beach, sea and mouth of the Nieuwe Waterweg.

Beach Pavilions

Sit down and relax in one of the many beach pavilions that Hoek van Holland has to offer. End your beach day, cycling or hiking tour on one of the terraces while overlooking the beach.

More Beach Pavilions
Pele Surf Shack

Pele Surf Shack

Villa on the Beach

Villa on the Beach

Uluwatu Beach

Uluwatu Beach

Beachclub One

Beachclub One

More Hoek van Holland?

Hoek van Holland is a wonderful place to enjoy the beach and the sea. But this coastal town has much more to offer. Discover what you can do in Hoek van Holland.

Water Sports?

The Hoek van Holland coast is a popular place for water sports enthusiasts. It is excellent for surfing, kiting, paddle boarding and sailing. The Hoekse Beach on the Rechtestraat is the place to be. For lessons, see the list of instructors below:

Surf School Hoek van Holland

Surf School Hoek van Holland

Kitesurfing school

Kitesurfing school

Windsurfing association

Windsurfing association

The surf school

The surf school

The Northern Beach

The northern part of the beach can be found at Slag Stuifkenszand and extends to ‘s-Gravenzande (Slag Vlugtenburg). You can enjoy lovely walks on this quiet beach. You will also find the naturist beach between beach poles 116 and 117. Nudist recreation is not permitted in the dune area.

Accessible beach for disabled persons

Hoek van Holland offers great possibilities for disabled persons. A day at the beach can be easily done. A concrete path leads you straight to the waterfront so disabled persons can enjoy the sound and smell of the sea. Even strolling on the beach is one of the possibilities. Special beach wheelchairs can be used free of charge. A distribution point can be found at Badweg 94-96. Beach wheelchairs can be used by making a reservation at number 0031 6 31 00 02 55 (Jacqueline van der Heide)

Check out the disabled parking spaces here

Quality Coast

Hoek van Holland has been awarded with the European Quality Coast Golden Award. This award is given to international Coastal destinations. These are the most attractive destinations for visitors in terms of natural and cultural heritage, scenic beauty, and places that kept their local identity and a clean environment.

Read more about Quality Coast

The Noorderpier

In the extension of the Koningin Emmaboulevard you will find the Noorderpier. Almost half of this 4.5-kilometre long dam is accessible to walkers and fishermen. Remnants of the Atlantikwall defence line can still be seen at the beginning.

  • A number of rules are valid on the beach of Hoek van Holland. These rules have been documented in the Algemene Plaatselijke Verordening (General Local Regulation) of the municipality of Rotterdam/district Hoek van Holland. You can reach the area committee by e-mail , telephone 14 010 or by letter. Area Committee Hoek van Holland, PO Box 70012, 3000 KP Rotterdam;
  • Starting barbecues and campfires is NOT allowed due to fire hazard and environmental issues;
  • Starting and landing the abovementioned vessels is only allowed on the parts of the beach that are designated with signs. Using Jetskies is NOT allowed;
  • From 1 May to 1 October, between 10.00 am and 19.00 pm, it is not allowed to take a horse onto the beach;
  • In the period between 1 May and 1 October dogs are NOT allowed on the beach between 9.00 am and 19.00 pm. This restriction is not valid for the beach between the Verkeersbegeleidingscentrum Rivierkant (Traffic Centre) (to be recognized by the yellow radar mast) and the Waterway. In the DUNES there is no dog ban. However, your dog must be on a leash. Check out the dog walking areas here;
  • It is forbidden to drive on the beach with a motor vehicle or moped. It is also forbidden to cycle. This also applies to the walkways on the beach. Parking of bicycles is not permitted on these paths. The bicycle racks must be used;
  • The so-called “competitive kiting” is classified as an event. For recreational kiting there are no special regulations. You are, however, asked to take the safety of other beach visitors into account;
  • For kite surfers a special start and landing zone is available. This is also indicated by signs on the beach;
  • Nude recreation is only allowed on the specially designated beach area. This is located 50 metres north of the Slag Stuifkenszand. Nude recreation is NOT allowed in the dunes.

Dutch Dunes

Hoek van Holland is the starting point for the Hollandse Duinen National Park. The landscape is diverse, and you might even spot foxes and seals! The Van Dixhoorn Triangle, created from sand leftover from the construction of the Europoort, has rare flora and fauna. The Staelduinse Bos is also well-known.

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