Kennemerstrand

Water quality

Right now

Access & hours

Broad beach at IJmuiden aan Zee by the marina, popular with kite- and windsurfers (designated zones). Pavilions in season. Stay well clear of the harbor piers — shipping and strong currents. Dogs: year-round off-leash dog beach south of beach post 57.5 (past the beach huts); the zone continues towards Bloemendaal. Elsewhere off-leash 1 Oct–1 Apr, not 1 Apr–1 Oct. Clean-up required. Monitored 1 May – 1 Oct.

Facilities

Restrooms

Yes

Food & drinks

Yes

Parking

No

Lifeguard

Unknown

Boat ramp

No

Lounging area

Yes

Nude recreation

No

Dogs allowed

Yes

Location

Water type

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Province

Noord-Holland

Municipality

Velsen

Coordinates

52.4528, 4.5565

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Swim spots nearby

IJmuiden

Velsen, Noord-Holland · 1.1 km

Good — no active advisories

Velsen Noord

Velsen, Noord-Holland · 3.2 km

Good — no active advisories

⭐ Bloemendaal

Bloemendaal, Noord-Holland · 3.6 km

Good — no active advisories

Oosterplas

Bloemendaal, Noord-Holland · 5.2 km

Good — no active advisories

Wijk aan Zee

Beverwijk, Noord-Holland · 5.2 km

Good — no active advisories

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