Texel--now with pictures...

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Mon 19th Jul 2010 12:50 pm

Has anyone been to Texel? What is it like?

Colino · Post by **Colino** » Mon 19th Jul 2010 01:08 pm

I'd have done the same question. With google street view I looked at some parts of it and it appears to be a very relaxing place quite similar to me to some landscapes in Ireland

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Mon 19th Jul 2010 07:23 pm

I will report back if we go.

Roccy Tittzenbeer · Post by **Roccy Tittzenbeer** » Mon 19th Jul 2010 10:10 pm

My friend ( a Dutchman) went to Texel in the month of September a few years ago for his honeymoon.
He chose it for it's natural beauty, tranquility and to relax.
Both him and his wife had a great time and comes thoroughly recommended. He told me it is one of those unspoilt places the Dutch like to keep quiet about so they can enjoy it for themselves !
Can be chilly though so wrap up well - or take someone with you to warm you up.

colinzeal · Post by **colinzeal** » Tue 20th Jul 2010 01:10 pm

I have no helpful additions to this discussion but you can try Texel's Finest from Kashmir Lounge! Might help your decision lol

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Thu 29th Jul 2010 11:56 am

We absolutely loved Texel. It was just what we needed, some time away from the city with plenty of animals, wildlife and beautiful scenery. I highly recommend.

To get there you take a 90 minute train ride to Den Helder, then a 20 minute ferry ride. The island is not small so once you get there a bus (they take the OV chipcard) will take you to one the towns.

We stayed in de Cocksdorp, which is a smallish town on the opposite end from the ferry terminal. Winding bus ride of about one hour.

The island is a bike paradise...however next time I think we will rent a scooter. It is just very far between the towns and if you want to see a lot of things the bike is too slow (plus too much work LOL).

Was not looking for a coffeeshop but did not see one either.

First set, the train and ferry ride:

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Thu 29th Jul 2010 11:57 am

Beaches and Cocksdorp

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Thu 29th Jul 2010 11:58 am

Nature

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Thu 29th Jul 2010 11:58 am

More nature and the seal rescue Ecomare

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Thu 29th Jul 2010 11:59 am

Paco · Post by **Paco** » Thu 29th Jul 2010 12:15 pm

Definitely worth a trip with the family...

bleak · Post by **bleak** » Thu 29th Jul 2010 12:57 pm

Decent photos Marco, are those all Blackberry?

Sir Niall of Essex-sire · Thu 29th Jul 2010 12:58 pm

Look's awesome man.

Seals are pretty cool.

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Thu 29th Jul 2010 01:01 pm

bleak wrote:Decent photos Marco, are those all Blackberry?

No, some are with my new Canon

sam · Post by **sam** » Thu 29th Jul 2010 02:09 pm

Great pics thank you for posting them.