Paal 17 is the most famous beach on Texel and the location for events such as the Ronde om Texel and SunBeats Festival. This wide beach is perfect for sun worshippers, beach walkers and families. You will also find excellent facilities here, such as beach pavilions, sunbed rental and a surfing centre for adventurous water sports enthusiasts.

Strand Paal 17
Nearby locations
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Surfspot Texel
- Location
- De Koog
Texel, an island in the Wadden Sea, offers excellent surfing spots for both beginners and advanced surfers.
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Wouter Bakker – Bakkerij & Broodcafé
- Location
- De Koog
You will find this bakery in a hidden spot in De Koog. Wouter bakes sourdough bread, croissants and sweet treats here every weekend. A nice place to pick up sandwiches or to enjoy a cup of coffee with something delicious. You can also have breakfast here!
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Strand De Koog
- Location
- De Koog
At De Koog you will find a lively beach that is ideal for those who love coziness and entertainment. Here the beach is wide, clean and easily accessible.
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Oudeland
- Location
- De Koog
- Today's opening hours
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Open today van
15:00 tot 23:00
Enjoy the taste of Texel. At restaurant Oudeland Texel, the dishes are prepared sustainably and locally.
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Ecomare
- Location
- De Koog
- Today's opening hours
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Open today van
09:30 tot 17:00
Come see seals, seabirds and other marine animals at the Ecomare seal sanctuary. Learn all about life in the Wadden and North Sea and nature on Texel.
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Maritiem- en Juttersmuseum Flora
- Location
- De Koog
- Today's opening hours
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Open today van
10:00 tot 17:00
Beachcombers are concerned with everything that is found on the beach. Many of these finds can be admired in the interactive Maritime and Beachcombers Museum Flora.