Dogs on the Beach

Dogs are generally allowed on the beach and in the dunes: 

• Period June 15 through September
  15: Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the dunes, with the exception of paved paths, daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Exemption Zones
  Notwithstanding the above rules, dogs are permitted:
  • in the beach zone beyond the Twins concession area up to the border with Ostend;
  • in a section near Beach Post 6.
• Exceptions to the Access Restriction
  The restriction mentioned above does not apply to:
  • assistance dogs and guide dogs for people with disabilities;
  • dogs deployed as part of an activity or assignment approved by the municipal or OCMW administration;
  • police dogs of the local and federal police;
  • dogs belonging to customs, emergency services, and the defense forces as part of training and instruction.
• Leash Requirement
  Dogs must always be kept on a leash, with the exception of the period mentioned below.
• Off-Leash
  Period From October 15 through March 15, dogs may run free on the beach and in the seawater, with the exception of the surfing zone near the Twins.
• Outside the Restricted Period
  Outside the period from June 15 through September 15, dogs are permitted on the beach and in the dunes, provided they are kept on a leash.