Texel Noord-Holland
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Texel is an island in the Netherlands,
in the province of North Holland. It is the biggest and most
populated of the Frisian Islands in the Wadden Sea, and also
the westernmost of this archipelago, which extends to Denmark.
The next island in the archipelago, to the north of Texel, is
Vlieland. The dune landscape on Texel is a unique habitat for
wildlife. Texel is known for its wildlife, particularly in winter,
when birds of prey and geese take up residence. About one third
of Texel is a protected nature reserve. On Texel is the National
Park 'Duinen van Texel' and Ecomare, Centre for the Wadden and
the North Sea. You can take a 'Walking across the mudflats' excursion
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Places to visit in Noord-Holland |
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North Holland is a province situated
on the North Sea in the northwest part of the Netherlands. The
provincial capital is Haarlem and its largest city is Amsterdam.
It is a head-shaped peninsula between the North Sea and the IJsselmeer,
where more than half of the province consists of reclaimed polder
land situated below sea level. North Holland's major cities and
towns are Amsterdam, Haarlem, Hilversum, Den Helder, Alkmaar,
Zaandam and Hoorn, and the island of Texel. This area is the
most important bulb province in the Netherlands where in the
early spring, the bulb fields help ensure that the landscape
of the province appears in glowing colours with a total area
under bulbs of 1,168,564 hectares (approximately 30,000 football
pitches). The greater part of them lie along the coast, on the
island of Texel and in West Friesia. Places of interest must
include the city of Amsterdam, historic towns like Volendam,
Marken or Broek in Waterland and Alkmaar, the Cheese Capital
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Where is Texel? |
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Texel is about 103 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Texel is about 155 kms from Rotterdam
and Rotterdam Airport.
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Hollands
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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Texel holiday homes - Accommodation in or close to
Texel Holland
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Vakantiepark de Krim
City: De Cocksdorp Texel
Region: West Frisian Islands
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6 Persons.
Linked spacious 6 persons holiday house with 3 bedrooms, a big
garden, terrace, and a living surface of approx. 90m2. |
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Kustpark Texel
City: De Koog
Region: West Frisian Islands
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4 Persons.
These brand new detached mansions are situated on the Coast Park
Texel. The peacefully situated houses (6-pers. NL-1796-09 and
4-pers. NL-1796-08) are built in maritime mansion style and overlook
the forest or the land. All mansions are detached and have a
spacious garden with terrace and garden furniture. Some houses
even have several terraces. The interior is luxurious and complete.
A lot of bungalows have extra luxe, such as a DVD-player, a VCR
or washing machine; you will lack nothing here. Most of the 6-pers.
houses (NL-1796-09) have a spherical heard (gas) and some have
a wood stove. A few 4-pers. Houses (NL-1796-08) have a sauna
and shower on the ground floor. The interior can vary amongst
each other. Pets are possible at request (? 4 per night + mandatory
end cleaning). |
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Vennewei, Narcis
City: Den Burg Texel
Region: West Frisian Islands
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4 Persons.
This apartment is part of a small complex (5 apartments), in
a very peaceful spot, at the edge of a pine forest, about 1 mile
from the beach and the beautiful little village of Den Burg and
the dunes of Texel. Youngsters not allowed. |
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