One of the special features of Texel is definitely the dunes. These stretch along the west side of the island for a length of about 22 kilometers. They also protect the island from the storms of the North Sea. At the same time, they are home to rare plant and animal species. Many of them only occur here. A walk through the dunes in the Dunes of Texel National Park is definitely worth it. There are many more tips in this Texel travel guide.