Reise Know-How InselTrip — Texel

The Dutch island of Texel has a great red lighthouse, seven charming villages and a 30-kilometre stretch of sandy beach. Its nature enchants with coastal forests and salt marshes, orchids and heath. In spring, lambs spring across the meadows; in summer, the beach life beckons. Cosy beach bars, inviting little shops full of island products and a colourful calendar of events make for delightful hours all year round — whether mudflat walking, kitesurfing, on a seal tour or carriage ride, hiking or cycling.

This up-to-date guide is the ideal companion for discovering every side of the West Frisian island on your own:

• The most interesting places, sights and attractions, presented and rated in detail.
• The finest beaches, plus the best spots for swimming, windsurfing, surfing and diving.
• Six walks for everyone and excursions into the nature reserves and to neighbouring Vlieland.
• Shopping tips from farm shops to supermarkets, and the full range of Dutch cuisine.
• All the practical details: travel, prices, tours, events, transport, weather and emergency help.
• A small Dutch phrasebook and a removable fold-out island map with detailed town plans.

Plus a free web app for phone, tablet and PC, with island and satellite views matched to the text, route guidance to every described sight, walking routes, post-press updates and a mini Dutch audio trainer.