Beach Leopold I Esplanade

Beach entrance Leopold I Esplanade lies on the Leopold I Esplanade by De Rampe, the ramp to the firm beach at the west end of the Zeedijk.

Swimming: there is a lifeguard post here; from mid June to mid September lifeguards are on duty from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm, and swimming is only allowed between the yellow buoys.
Monument: on the Zeedijk stands the statue of King Leopold I, who first set foot on Belgian soil here in 1831.
Water sports: the water sports launch zones lie between the Leopold I Esplanade and De Rampe.
Dogs: between De Rampe and the sand-yacht centre dogs are allowed on the beach all year, on a lead.

Address:

Leopold I Esplanade, De Panne

Beach entrance no.:

R1

Beach type:

Family beach

Beach section:

tussen zeilwagenclub en Bortierlaan

Beach zone:

De Panne seafront

Facilities:

Car park Kapellelaan at ±175 m
Wheelchair friendly beach entrance
Shower facilities
Beach cabin rental

Nearest entrances:

Dynastielaan (±300 m) and R2 (±500 m)

Today at the sea

This is the current situation at the sea near beach entrance Leopold I Esplanade, useful if you are heading to the beach today.

Weather: 3,1°C, clear (maximum 9,0°C today); weather forecast.
Wind: 3 Bft from the south.
Sea water: about 9,1°C.
Tides: high tide at 03:58 and 16:20; low tide at 10:33 and 22:43; all tides.
Sun: sunrise 08:07, sunset 17:04.

Dogs on the beach

From the Canadezenplein towards Koksijde dogs are allowed on the beach on a lead all year.
Between the Canadezenplein and De Rampe (Zeedijk) dogs are not allowed from 15 June to 15 September, not even on a lead; from 16 September to 14 June they are allowed on a lead.
Between De Rampe and the sand-yacht centre dogs are allowed on the beach on a lead all year.
From the sand-yacht centre (Verhaerenlaan) towards France dogs may run free from 16 September to 14 June; from 15 June to 15 September on a lead between 10.30 am and 6.30 pm and free at other times.
Dogs are welcome on the Zeedijk terraces and in the concession areas if the operator allows it.

Please also read the information board with the local beach rules at the beach entrance.

Horses on the beach

Horses are not allowed on the beach in certain areas between 10 am and 7 pm during the summer season (from 15 June until 15 September inclusive).

During this period, horses are not allowed between the municipal boundary with Koksijde and the riding path at the H. Conscienceplein and on the remaining part of the beach outside of the riding paths.