If you look at a map of the Netherlands, you’ll notice a chain of islands that extends from north of the mainland town of Van Helder and runs in a flowing line towards Denmark. The largest and westernmost of these is called Texel (pronounced “Tessel”). Texel is a living paradise, full of sea and surf life. Low tides expose vast amounts of the sea floor, and you can take a tour to marvel at the exposed sea life.
Walking and Cycling are popular on the island. The southern cycling route takes you to De Petten Lake, home to sheldducks, oystercatchers, lapwings, avocets and black-headed gulls.
Orchids are rare in the Netherlands, but on Texel they bloom in profusion in June.
Of course, you can also hang out on the sandy beaches.
So, if nature is your thing, you might want to look into Texel island. The best way to experience it with a family might be in a holiday rental property like the one over there to the left. It’s part of holiday park “De Krim“, where privately owned holiday homes are rented to vacationers. There are plenty of facilities in the park to keep you and your kids busy.
Oh, and the town it’s in is on the north coast of Texel. It’s called De Cocksdorp. Imagine telling your friends spent your vacation in De Cocksdorp.
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