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Zandmotor

Official outdoor swimming location in Westland, Zuid-Holland

Water quality

Good — no active advisoriesEU rating 2024: Sufficientas of 16 September 2026 · source: zwemwater.nl
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Access & hours

Man-made sand peninsula between Ter Heijde and Kijkduin, built as a coastal-replenishment experiment. Bare beach without facilities. Currents around the tip and the lagoon are strong and unpredictable — swim only near the regular beach sections and heed on-site flags. Monitored 1 May – 1 Oct.

Facilities

Restrooms
No
Food & drinks
No
Parking
No
Lifeguard
No
Boat ramp
No
Lounging area
Unknown
Nude recreation
Unknown
Dogs allowed
Unknown

Location

Water type
Province
Zuid-Holland
Municipality
Westland
Coordinates
52.0568, 4.1906

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Water quality: zwemwater.nl (monthly official measures) · Water temperature: Rijkswaterstaat, nearest measuring station · Weather: Open-Meteo. Always check on-site signage before swimming.