Beach Hamster
Beach entrance Hamster (no. 63) by the Duindistel lies between Westhove and the beach of Oostkapelle, with the woods of De Manteling behind the dunes.
- Peace and quiet: between the busier entrances of Domburg and the village of Oostkapelle, this is a quiet stretch of beach.
- Facilities: you can rent beach cabins at the entrance; for food and drinks walk to beach pavilion Bij Karel at Berkenbosch.
- Accessible: a wheelchair friendly entrance is at Westhove, one entrance further.
- Car park Westhove at ±950 m
- Beach cabin rental
Beach pavilions nearby
There is no beach pavilion at beach entrance Hamster, but you can get food and drinks nearby.
- Bij Karel: ±250 m further along, at beach entrance Berkenbosch.
- Strandbar Oost: ±650 m further along.
Today at the sea
This is the current situation at the sea near beach entrance Hamster, useful if you are heading to the beach today.
- Weather: 9,7°C, overcast (maximum 9,7°C today); weather forecast.
- Wind: 4 Bft from the south.
- Sea water: about 8,8°C.
- Tides: high tide at 04:49 and 17:11; low tide at 11:13 and 23:25; all tides.
- Sun: sunrise 08:05, sunset 16:58.
Dogs on the beach
Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Domburg during the period 1 May till 15 September between 10:00 till 19:00.
- Outside of the above mentioned period and time are dogs allowed (both loose and leased) on the beaches of Domburg.
Further, we also recommend reading the information board, with the local beach rules, which is often placed near every beach (entrance).
Nearest beach for dogs at Domburg
Leashed dogs are allowed all year:
- from beach 60. Hoogduin in the direction Oostkapelle;
- from beach 52. Hoge Hil West in the direction Westkapelle.
Horses on the beach
- Horse riding on the beach at Domburg is prohibited from 1 May to 15 September between 10:00 and 19:00.
- Outside these dates and times, horse riding on the beach is permitted.
Additionally, we advise always consulting the local beach information boards for the latest and any (temporary) changes to the restrictions. These boards can be found at most access paths to the beach.


























