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Bredene beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Bredene beach?

The bar is located right on the Bredene beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bredene is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

Bredene strand

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Bredene beach is located on the North Sea and it is in the 1th place out of 8 beaches in the Belgium region 107.2 km away from its center, the city of Brussels. It is one of the beaches of Bredene-Bad settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Bredene beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Klein strand oostende, which has a rating of 7.8.

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Historical

+10 ^oC +9 ^oC

Air temperature

9.7 M/S

Wind

+11 ^oC

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

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Partially protected from waves

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Tolerable

5/10

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Bredene beach is located in Belgium within Bredene-Bad, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"The beach is nice, clean, and has sandy shores that allow for easy access into the sea through gentle steps."

Nathan Sullivan

"The beach is absolutely beautiful. You can swim without any issues in the designated areas marked by the lifeguards."

Aaron Jensen

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User reviews

"The beach is nice, clean, and has sandy shores that allow for easy access into the sea through gentle steps."

Nathan Sullivan

"The beach is absolutely beautiful. You can swim without any issues in the designated areas marked by the lifeguards."

Aaron Jensen

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Stays nearby

A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
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location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

Ostend, Belgium

Klein strand oostende

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Ostend 1.2 km

Cadzand-Bad, Netherlands

Cadzand strand

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

Cadzand-Bad 0.4 km

Bray-Dunes, France

Plage Bray Dunes

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Bray-Dunes 2 km

What to do in Bredene beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Bredene beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Bredene• 5 min walk
Lautrec• 6 min walk
Pitta number 1 brede...• 6 min walk
't Strandhuis• 6 min walk

Attractions

Zeeheldenplein• 3.7km

Transport

OST• 9.3km
Brugge Station perro...• 18.7km
Ostende / Oostende• 3.7km

Localities

Bredene-Bad• 570m
Brussels• 107.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Bredene beach?

The coastline of Bredene beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Bredene beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Bredene beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Bredene beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Bredene beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Bredene beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Bredene beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Bredene beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Bredene beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Bredene beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Bredene beach?

Bredene beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Bredene beach?

The bar is located right on the Bredene beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bredene is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Bredene beach from parking?

The Bredene beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Bredene beach?

There are 1 attractions near Bredene beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Zeeheldenplein located in 3.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Bredene beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Bredene beach is August. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Bredene beach (Belgium) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Bredene beach (Belgium) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.