Oost-Vlieland

"The Netherlands has five islands which can be visited by tourists. Three smaller ones are uninhabited nature areas that you're only allowed to enter with special permission. Of the five touristy islands, Vlieland is my favourite. Visitors are not allowed to bring their car, so there's little traffic on the island, which adds to the relaxed vibe. The beach on the side of the North Sea is very large and houses several restaurants. The restaurants ("strandtenten") are ideal if you prefer a cold drink with a good view and without too much sand in your shoes. Vlieland, as well as the other islands, is a great place for a short holiday. There are many opportunities for walking, cycling and getting some well-deserved rest. Concerning the other islands, Texel is the biggest. There, you can explore several villages. It doesn't look very different from the mainland. Terschelling is slightly more of a party-island in summer. Ameland is mostly known for the cleanliness of its beaches, and Schiermonnikoog has the widest beach (up to one kilometre) in Europe. Schiermonnikoog also has a surprisingly high biodiversity for such a small island. In general, all of the islands are perfectly suited for winding down and soaking in nature."