Best Beaches in Netherlands: 18 Places, Ranked by How Many Guides Name Them

The places, most named first

From the 9 guides that rank for "best beaches in netherlands"

Named by 4 of 91. Zeeland coastZeeland, NetherlandsZeeland has a 650 kilometre coastline, and its beaches are called among the cleanest in the country.Zeeland gets the most sunshine in the Netherlands, about 140 hours more than the rest of the country.
Named by 3 of 92. ScheveningenSouth Holland, NetherlandsScheveningen is described as the most famous beach resort locally, with a pier and a long golden sand beach.The beach splits into four parts: boulevard, harbour, northern beach and a nude beach.
Named by 3 of 93. ZandvoortNorth Holland, NetherlandsZandvoort beach is 9 kilometres long and carries the Blue Flag for safe, clean beaches.It is the only Dutch beach reachable by train, with the station about 100 metres away.
Named by 2 of 94. CadzandZeeland, NetherlandsCadzand is the southernmost Dutch beach resort, with 11 kilometres of sand beside the Zwin nature reserve.Shark teeth millions of years old can be found on the beach.
Named by 2 of 95. KijkduinSouth Holland, NetherlandsKijkduin lies just south of Scheveningen and is quieter, with dunes that work as windbreaks.The marked dune trails suit hiking and cycling.
Named by 2 of 96. NoordwijkSouth Holland, NetherlandsNoordwijk has a long stretch of beach with a good choice of beach clubs and pavilions.It is listed among the longest beaches in the country.
7. DomburgZeeland, NetherlandsDomburg is the oldest beach resort in Zeeland, with a row of colourful beach huts.The town and dunes make it a destination in every season.
8. Oostkapelle (Berkenbos)Zeeland, NetherlandsThe beaches of Oostkapelle are among the cleanest, and Berkenbos is the most dog-friendly beach on Walcheren.Dogs on a leash are allowed on parts of the beach all year.
9. ZoutelandeZeeland, NetherlandsZoutelande's Hoge Hilt beach is sheltered and draws water sport fans.The area scores high in the sun-hours table.
10. Vrouwenpolder (Breezand)Zeeland, NetherlandsBreezand is the broadest beach in Zeeland, and the walk to Oostkapelle stays quiet even in summer.Walking the other way brings kitesurfers.
11. Kamperland (Banjaardstrand)Zeeland, NetherlandsBanjaard beach is three kilometres long and suits families.It has long been listed among the cleanest beaches in the Netherlands.
12. WestenschouwenZeeland, NetherlandsWestenschouwen's Domeinen 2 beach has space for families and sport fans, with a view of the Oosterschelde barrier.The sea there is part of a protected nature reserve with birds, fish and seals.
13. VlissingenZeeland, NetherlandsNollestrand in Vlissingen is popular with families and sits close to the shipping channel where large ships pass.Ocean-going ships pass close to the beach.
14. Nieuw-HaamstedeZeeland, NetherlandsThe Vuurtorenpad family beach sits below the Westerlicht lighthouse.
15. KatwijkSouth Holland, NetherlandsKatwijk has the oldest lighthouse on the Dutch coast and some old fishing cottages.
16. Egmond aan ZeeNorth Holland, NetherlandsSurfline lists Egmond aan Zee first among the top surf spots and beaches in the Netherlands.
17. TexelWadden Islands, NetherlandsTexel is one of the Wadden Islands, with camping and sailing on offer.
18. BloemendaalNorth Holland, NetherlandsBloemendaal beach has a popular beach club.