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De Panne Beach — Belgium
Cold-water coast

De Panne Beach

West Flanders · 🇧🇪 Belgium

Local gem⚑ Blue FlagEurope

Belgium's widest beach, a vast flat of firm sand beneath big dunes where sand-yachting was invented.

In season the water at De Panne Beach (West Flanders, Belgium) reaches about 19°C. Best months: Jun-Sep. The beach flies the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.

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Sea temperature
~19°C in the warm season
Water
Shallow, gentle North Sea blue
Sand
Very wide, flat pale sand
Swimming
Very shallow with a huge tidal range
Surf
Land-yachting rather than surf
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
Belgium's widest beach, birthplace of sand-yachting, beside high dunes
Beach type
Cold-water coast
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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De Panne Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is De Panne Beach?

De Panne Beach is at West Flanders, on the coast of Belgium.

What is the sea temperature at De Panne Beach?

In the warm season the sea at De Panne Beach reaches about 19°C. Shallow, gentle North Sea blue.

When is the best time to visit De Panne Beach?

The best time to visit De Panne Beach is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does De Panne Beach have?

De Panne Beach has very wide, flat pale sand.

Is De Panne Beach good for swimming?

Very shallow with a huge tidal range.

Can you surf at De Panne Beach?

Land-yachting rather than surf.

Does De Panne Beach have Blue Flag status?

Yes — De Panne Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Photo: Marc Ryckaert (CC BY 3.0) · source