We look forward to it every year and yet it always causes a lot of extra hassle. Going on vacation. With all the options available today, choosing a nice destination can already cause the first panic. It’s a smart way to avoid mountains of extra stress and travel time: opting for a holiday in your own country. An option that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. And rightly so. Are you still looking for the ideal place to spend your summer? Discover within this blog a nice list of activities that will ensure that the summer of 2019 will be one to remember thanks to your holiday on Texel.
Climb the lighthouse during a visit to the beach
Although the Netherlands is not exactly known for it, our country is full of beautiful beaches where it is wonderful to stay in the summer months. From your holiday home in Texel you can get there in no time. On the elongated coast, you can easily relax under the scorching summer sun. Even if sitting still is not your strong feature, the beach is a great place to experience a nice summer day. Take a long walk on the beach, take a beachball set with you or climb the fiery red lighthouse which can be found in the north, near pier 33. A guarantee for the most beautiful view of Texel.
Discover the Texel Zoo
Are you a big fan of animals? Treat yourself and your loved ones to a visit to the local zoo during your holiday on Texel. With 40 different animal species, young and old alike will be amazed for a day. From energetic meerkats and the most exotic parrots to a spectacular bird of prey show, you can experience it at the Texel Zoo. Unlike many other zoos, it is allowed to feed the birds and fish yourself with special food packages.
The many summer events add colour to Texel
Those who like to look for extra cosiness will be in for a treat in the summer months. From the beginning of June to the end of August, changing summer events are organized in the various picturesque villages. What about De Ronde Om Texel, the largest catamaran sailing race in the world. The Waves Festival around this provides extra entertainment in the form of sports, music and more.
If your holiday on Texel is not all about sports, there is plenty to do at various events. For example, at the end of June you can enjoy many cheerful jazz sounds for 3 days during the Jazz on the Waves festival. Do you like to browse through2nd hand stuff, looking for different gadgets that come in handy? Then you can indulge yourself at the local car boot market in De Koog.
Visit the nicest villages on Texel
There are many small villages on Texel that are well found by visiting tourists in the summer months. The village of De Koog is a particularly popular destination. Thanks to its wide variety of boutiques, restaurants and cozy cafes, it is also known as the Scheveningen of Texel. In these places, extra entertainment is often provided in the summer.
Den Burg can call itself the largest village on the Wadden Island. The impressive number of 64 national monuments present show that this village has retained its authentic appearance, without sacrificing conviviality. Not only do you have the opportunity to discover a lot about history, there is plenty of opportunity for an extensive day of shopping.
A third village that we absolutely must not forget is the southern Den Hoorn. Slightly less touristy than the above locations and highly recommended if you are looking for a more natural environment. With the Dunes of Texel National Park as an undeniable highlight. From a lovely walk to an active mountain bike route, this area is the place to be.
Discover Texel by bike
Would you like to discover Texel from front to back during your holiday? This is a lot easier on the bike! Many special cycling routes have been created on the Wadden Island that make it possible to go on a voyage of discovery. Would you like to be surprised? Then take the Jan Wolkers cycle route. A 27km long tour that takes you past many places that have served as a source of inspiration for one of the Netherlands’ most famous writers ever. There are several locations all over the island where you can easily rent a bike for young and old. In a group accommodation on Texel you can completely relax afterwards or you can enjoy yourself with your friends or family for a long time.
In short, all the ingredients are there to make it an unforgettable time. Bring on the summer!
