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Travelling and arriving at the coast
A good 3 hours of driving on the travel day, so you can arrive relaxed in the afternoon.
After setting up, there's still time for a first stroll to the nearby beach at Renesse.
This is where your trip begins. You'll drive at a relaxed pace towards the Dutch North Sea coast - a short stretch, leaving time for that first beach walk.
Large, well-run family campsite right behind the dunes with its own stretch of beach. Dogs are welcome on designated meadows and at the dog beach, and in September it's noticeably quieter than during the summer holidays. A good base for the first few days.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Arrival, dune walk, dog beach
A recovery day with no change of location - plenty of beach, plenty of exercise for the dog.
You can get fresh fish at the centre of Renesse or at the small harbour of Scharendijke.
Wide, fine sandy beach with designated sections where your dog gets to run free again in September. At low tide you can walk out a long way and find mussel beds right in the wet sand. Ideal for a good long stretch of the legs after the journey.
Extensive dune and woodland landscape at the western tip of Schouwen with marked walking trails. Sandy paths, dune valleys and small viewpoints where your dog can join you on the lead. Peaceful and varied, well away from the crowds.
Old harbour town, mussel farming, fresh fish
Very little driving time, plenty of time for a wander round the harbour and a long walk along the dyke.
Mussels come into season from September - the best time for Zeeland mussels.
Charming historic harbour town with narrow streets, old town gates and a harbour basin full of fishing boats. Stroll along the waterfront and try fresh fish or Zeeland mussels right at the harbour. Dogs are welcome everywhere on the lead.
The largest national park in the Netherlands, shaped by the tides and by mussel and oyster beds. At low tide the water reveals wide mudflats, ideal for a dyke walk with views across the water. This is where the famous Zeeland mussels and oysters grow.
Small, quiet farm campsite near Zierikzee, dog-friendly and usually not fully booked even in late summer. A personal atmosphere rather than a big complex. A good base for exploring the Oosterschelde.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Delta Works, moving on to Walcheren, seaside resort of Domburg
A change of base with a short drive and a worthwhile stop at the Delta Works along the way.
A good hour's driving in total spread across the day - plenty of time for the dyke and the beach.
The massive storm surge barrier of the Oosterschelde is the centrepiece of the Delta Works and an impressive piece of engineering. On the dyke you can walk with views over the open sea and the mudflats. Seals are not an uncommon sight here.
Zeeland's oldest seaside resort, with a well-kept town centre, a high dune and a wide beach. The long dyke and dune path invites you to walk, and the cafés and fish stalls serve up fresh kibbeling and matjes herring. Wonderfully quiet again in September.
Spacious campsite on the edge of Domburg, just a few minutes from the beach and the town centre. There are dog-friendly pitches and a nearby stretch of dog beach. A good base for the second half of the week on Walcheren.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
A recovery day with a long coastal walk
A full recovery day with no change of location.
Check the tide times beforehand - visiting the mussel beds is most worthwhile at low tide.
Wide sandy beach with a designated dog section, where your four-legged friend gets to romp about off the lead in September too. At low tide the water reveals mussel beds where you can hunt for cockles and mussels. A peaceful morning by the sea.
Old estate with ancient oak and beech woodland right behind the dunes between Domburg and Oostkapelle. Shady woodland paths alternate with dune trails, ideal for a longer walk with your dog. At the end, you're rewarded with a view over the wide coastal landscape.
Small harbour towns, fish market, dyke along the Westerschelde
An easygoing day on Walcheren with two little harbour towns and plenty of dyke.
In Vlissingen, a dyke walk as the tide goes out is well worth it, as the big ships pass by.
Picturesque former Hanseatic town on the Veerse Meer with a historic quay wall, an old town hall and a marina. A stroll along the water and over the small dyke is a must, with your dog welcome everywhere on the lead. Peaceful, photogenic and charming.
Lively harbour town on the Westerschelde with a long dyke promenade where the big seagoing ships pass close by. There's always fresh sea air on the boulevard, and the stalls sell fresh fish and kibbeling. A lovely final day on the coast.
Journey home
A good 3.5 hours for the return journey - start early and plan at least one longer break for the dog.
Keep water and a bowl within easy reach, as September can still be warm.
One last morning walk on the beach before heading back. You can still pick up fresh fish for the journey in the town centre.
Back to your starting point. This brings your relaxed Zeeland tour of dykes, fish and mussel beds to an end.
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