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Texel is the largest of the Frisian Islands located off the mainland of northern Holland, offering visitors a wide variety of outdoor activities to enjoy. You can hire a bicycle to explore the villages, towns, and the 30-kilometer coastline, which has some of the best sandy beaches in the world. During the warm summer months, you can enjoy swimming, surfing, kite sailing, windsurfing, and catamaran sailing, while the children can hunt seashells and build sand castles. The island is dotted with interesting museums and landmarks to keep you busy on rainy days – try the Whaler's Cottage, the Aviation and Wartime Museum, the Shipwreck and Beachcombing Museum, and the Local History Museum. Each of the little towns and villages offer interesting shopping and dining options.
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