11 Dutch Islands Where You Can Get Away From It All
HOLLAND - Looking for an island escape, but no time or money to head to the Caribbean? If you aren't too fussed about getting a tan, why not head to a Dutch island.
Fresh air, cycle paths, nature and long beaches – and most of the Dutch islands are only a short ferry ride away.
Pampus: an artificial island constructed in the late 19th century in the IJmeer lake, close to Amsterdam. One of four forts commissioned as part of the Stelling van Amsterdam (Defence Line of Amsterdam), it had the capacity to accommodate 200 men but was only fully utilised during WWI.
The Wadden Islands
Terschelling: with approximately 20,000 tourist beds, Terschelling is the largest and most visited Wadden Island.
Head west from the main town centre of West Terschelling to experience untamed nature and long white beaches.
In June, the island hosts the 10-day Oerol festival, attracting many visitors to the art and theatre performances taking place across the island.
Vlieland: smaller, less densely populated than the neighbouring islands, yet only 90 minutes by ferry from Harlingen in Friesland.
Vlieland entices visitors with its serenity and nature, extensive network of cycle paths, and the promise of 20% more sunny days than the mainland Read more
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