Nieuwpoort Sea Dyke

At more than two kilometres long, the sea dyke of Nieuwpoort-Bad is one of the quietest and most family-friendly promenades on the Belgian coast. It runs from the mouth of the Yser to the border with Oostduinkerke and offers beautiful views over the sea and the dune landscape. The dyke itself is fully paved and step-free, ideal for a quiet stroll or a roll in a wheelchair.

At various points along the sea dyke, Mobi-Mat paths lead deep into the beach so that wheelchair users can also enjoy the sand. During the summer season (15 June – 15 September), you can borrow — free of charge — beach wheelchairs, Tiralo sea wheelchairs, children's beach wheelchairs and, new since 2026, electric beach wheelchairs for autonomous use from the Zon Zee Zorgeloos hut on the beach of Nieuwpoort-Bad. An accessible toilet and a care-shower are also provided on site. Outside the summer season, the Nieuwpoort Tourist Office has a small number of beach wheelchairs for loan — best to reserve by phone as availability is limited. Adapted toilets are available at the main beach groynes. Several beach bars and restaurants along the dyke are also step-free. See our Zon Zee Zorgeloos 2026 guide for the full service description and the 7 other coastal locations.

Reduced-mobility parking spaces are close to the main accesses, such as at the Albert I monument and Kardinaal Mercierplein. The Coastal Tram stops at several stops that are equipped for wheelchair users. Nieuwpoort is also an ideal starting point for an accessible walk around the IJzermonding nature area, where wooden boardwalks are fully accessible.