The islands of Tholen & Sint Philipsland lie in the water all around. A fantastic starting point for a nice boat trip on the water. But where can you get in the water? An overview can be found at https://www.eilandtholen.nl/nieuws/recreeren/boothellingen/

In the middle of green nature on a landscape campsite or rather close to the water? Are you looking for facilities for children or a quiet farm campsite? A complete overview of campsites & parks can be found on this page: https://www.eilandtholen.nl/recreeren/overnachten/campings/

You can pick up the card for free from our more than 100 members. Their names can be found on our member page. In addition, the map is also available digitally, take a look at: https://www.eilandtholen.nl/nieuws/fietsen/toeristische-kaart-2020/ 

Mail to jack@eilandtholen.nl? or call our advisor Jack Westdorp on 06-53935773.

Visit one of our six Thoolse Information Points. There is also someone there who can answer all your questions. Click here for the addresses

There are several, from fun to very adventurous. Ask for it at Staatsbosbeheer, who can be reached via 0111-401453 / zeelandnoord@staatsbosbeheer.nl

All around the Oosterschelde, mussels, oysters and crumpets can be found on and between the stones in the tidal zone along the foot of the dike. You can pick up two hours before and two hours after low tide. At high tide, the shellfish are submerged and can no longer be found. An indication of the tide can be found via the tide tool.

Keep an eye on the tide and the weather so that you cannot be surprised by the rising water.

Accessibility

The Oosterschelde is a protected nature reserve (Natura 2000). You can go to many places, but not everywhere. The areas where you are allowed to go (accessible areas) can be found on the this map  en folder of Rijkswaterstaat. Also make sure not to disturb nature in these areas (see rules).

All information can be found at https://www.np-oosterschelde.nl/nl/doen/oesters-rapen.htm

Tholen offers a wonderful walking environment and what could be better than going out with your dog. Of course there are rules and things that are important to know.

The general rule is:

• The dog must be on a leash in built-up areas. Faeces must be cleared away. The dog is not welcome in children's playgrounds and cemeteries.
• Outside the built-up area, the dog is allowed to go unleashed (but of course it must not pose a danger or obstacle to other walkers or road users)
• On the beaches, dogs must be on a leash from May 1 to October 1

Dog off-leash areas nearby:

• You can find an overview of all off-leash areas on the doggydating app or, for example, on the map of dogsuitlaatbos.nl
• There is a dog beach at Grevelingenstrand (eastern parking lot at Strandweg). On the other beaches and on the other side of the dam, dogs are allowed loose between October and April. From May 1 to October 1, they can all be released before 10.00 a.m. and after 19.00 p.m.
• There is a dog off-leash area at the Meeuwenduinen (Boswachterij Schouwen) A. vd Weijdeweg in Burgh Haamstede at the watchtower. Here is a large off-leash area with dune hills, grass and bushes. In the adjacent forest area, the dog must be put back on a leash. You can walk to the beach where the dogs are allowed from October to April. From May 1 to October 1, they can only be released before 10.00 a.m. and after 19.00 p.m.
• There are walking areas in the Krekengebied in Ouwerkerk (on the Stelweg in Ouwerkerk) and at the Schelphoek (Stolpweg 4 in Serooskerke). There is a large creek that you can walk around and you can also walk along the Oosterschelde
• Fenced dog play areas can be found at the intersection of Seringenlaan and JL Brooijmansdreef in Steenbergen (admission free) and there is also one in Sint-Maartensdijk at Dierist aan de Eerste Dijk 3 (admission € 2,50)