De Cocksdorp
De Cocksdorp is Texel's northernmost village. You will find cosy shops and restaurants in this village. De Cocksdorp is surrounded by nature and borders the Wadden dyke. Many sights and activities on Texel are easily accessible from De Cocksdorp, such as the lighthouse, the dunes and various nature reserves. The extensive beach near the lighthouse is the place-to-be for beach activities, there is plenty of space. There is always something to see on the beach at Paal 33. From the seals on the sandbanks to the neighbouring island of Vlieland, from the authentic beach houses to the catamaran sailors. The surroundings of the village are rich in birds, which can be spotted during the various walking routes. For this reason, the Bird Information Centre can also be found here.
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History of De Cocksdorp
The village was created by-and owes its name to-Mr N.J. de Cock. He took the initiative to reclaim the salt marsh between 'old' Texel and the island of Eijerland. Because a small harbour was built here after the reclamation, people soon moved in and houses were built. N.J. de Cock also built an 11-kilometre-long dyke together with enterprising people and 1,500 workers. This ensured that part of the Wadden area was diked in. And so the Eierland polder was created.
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