Belgium - all beaches

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Good for Relax beaches
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About Belgium

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Belgium attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Ostend

Ostend

5 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Blankenberge

Blankenberge

3 beaches
Football ground • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
De Panne

De Panne

3 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Surfing
Knokke

Knokke

3 beaches
Football ground • Kite or windsurfing • Camping
Lombardsijdestrand

Lombardsijdestrand

3 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Surfing
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Belgium Best beaches

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Bredene beach
Bredene beach
Bredene beach
Good for Relax
Bredene strand

Bredene beach

Bredene-Bad 0.5 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
5 Amenities index
Hofstade strand
Hofstade strand
Hofstade strand
Good for Relax

Hofstade strand

Schiplaken 1.1 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index
Klein strand oostende
Klein strand oostende
Klein strand oostende

Klein strand oostende

Ostend 1.2 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5 Amenities index
Blankenberge beach
Blankenberge beach
Blankenberge beach
Good for Relax

Blankenberge beach

Blankenberge 0.7 km
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
4.8 Amenities index
De Panne Strand
De Panne Strand
De Panne Strand
Good for Relax

De Panne Strand

De Panne 1.1 km
Good
7.3
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
4.8 Amenities index
Groenendijk Strand
Groenendijk Strand
Groenendijk Strand
Good for Relax

Groenendijk Strand

Lombardsijdestrand 3.7 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
2.7 Amenities index
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Popular types of Belgium beaches

Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 8 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Belgium.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Belgium

Bredene beach
Bredene strand

Bredene beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Belgium, Bredene-Bad 0.5 km
Blankenberge beach

Blankenberge beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Blankenberge 0.7 km
De Panne Strand

De Panne Strand
7.3
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, De Panne 1.1 km
Groenendijk Strand

Groenendijk Strand
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Lombardsijdestrand 3.7 km
Knokke Strand

Knokke Strand
7.1
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Knokke 1.1 km
Ostend Beach
Plage de Oostende

Ostend Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Ostend 1.1 km
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Sandy beaches in Belgium

Bredene beach
Bredene strand

Bredene beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Belgium, Bredene-Bad 0.5 km
Hofstade strand

Hofstade strand
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Belgium, Schiplaken 1.1 km
Klein strand oostende

Klein strand oostende
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Belgium, Ostend 1.2 km
Blankenberge beach

Blankenberge beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Blankenberge 0.7 km
De Panne Strand

De Panne Strand
7.3
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, De Panne 1.1 km
Groenendijk Strand

Groenendijk Strand
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Lombardsijdestrand 3.7 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Belgium

Bredene beach
Bredene strand

Bredene beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Belgium, Bredene-Bad 0.5 km
Hofstade strand

Hofstade strand
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Belgium, Schiplaken 1.1 km
Blankenberge beach

Blankenberge beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Blankenberge 0.7 km
De Panne Strand

De Panne Strand
7.3
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, De Panne 1.1 km
Groenendijk Strand

Groenendijk Strand
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Lombardsijdestrand 3.7 km
Knokke Strand

Knokke Strand
7.1
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Knokke 1.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Belgium, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 8 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 2 beaches in the country have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Belgium is less than 500 meters. 8 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Belgium beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Belgium's beaches

Bredene beach
8 Ezra

The beach is really nice, and the dunes provide a great spot to sit as they offer protection from the wind.

Hofstade strand
10 Rafael Silva

It's a really enjoyable spot to visit, but it would be great if they offered a wider variety of food and drinks. The mini Margarita pizza costs 15.50€ and is only 20cm or smaller in size.

Klein strand oostende
6 Ember

We were not allowed to swim, as the beach was quite crowded. However, it was well-maintained with plenty of guards and police officers ensuring safety. Additionally, there was a dedicated rescue team keeping a watchful eye on beachgoers. The beach was conveniently surrounded by a variety of shops, a bazaar, and numerous restaurants.

Groenendijk Strand
10 Lirianne LNL

This is a stunning location that maintains the natural beauty of the area.

De Panne Strand
10 Koyan Nenkov

The beach is simply amazing - it's clean, wide, and has golden sand.

Ostend Beach
9 Ilsa

While on a brief trip to the city, we stumbled upon a stunning beach that left a lasting impression. The beach was impeccably clean and boasted a picturesque walking distance, with nearby parks adding to the beauty of the area. It was conveniently located just 10 to 15 minutes away from the main center, making it easily accessible for visitors. Although we visited during the rainy and windy month of October, we could still imagine the beach coming to life with more activities during the summer season. Overall, we were thoroughly impressed with the beach and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 6 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Belgium? In total there are 8 beaches and the most popular is Bredene beach.

Most viewed beaches of Belgium

Blankenberge beach

Blankenberge beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Blankenberge 0.7 km
Ostend Beach
Plage de Oostende

Ostend Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Ostend 1.1 km
Knokke Strand

Knokke Strand
7.1
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Knokke 1.1 km
Hofstade strand

Hofstade strand
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Belgium, Schiplaken 1.1 km
De Panne Strand

De Panne Strand
7.3
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, De Panne 1.1 km
Groenendijk Strand

Groenendijk Strand
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Belgium, Lombardsijdestrand 3.7 km
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