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We were only there for a few days and this combined with the 'Waddenweather' I would have wanted to stay a bit longer. Our stay at the Smederij was nothing short of perfect and I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to visit De Cocksdorp. You're right next to de Slufter and various other nature reserves and parks. A short walk brings you to the Waddensea for a muddy walk. We rented e-Bikes in town and for food I'd definitely recommend Bij Joost, which offers a variety of local beers, lunch and dinner. Great service and great food for non-touristy prices. Be sure to call ahead and make reservations if you want to have dinner in town anywhere that isn't the snack place. Almost all restaurants have vegetarian options, but vegan options come with more research. Right across from Bij Joost is a water playground, a table tennis table and some wooden games like connect four and Ludo (mens-erger-je-niet). Visit the Bird Information centre if you're here for birdwatching. They sell a huge collection of guides, souvenirs, birdhouses and binoculars (the quality and prices are for true bird fans though) and even have a surprising collection of stuffed birds local to the area to check out. Each Thursday in summer there's a market which offers a lot of second hand goods, but also local foods (cheese, fish, sausage) and clothing. The Plus supermarket is open each day of the week for your regular groceries and budget-friendly snacks.

A nice and small town with a few restaurant options with very kind people. The lighthouse and the beach are nice too (better if you have not windy days). There are not a lot of activities to do (walk or bike in the surroundings). It is a bit far away from the other towns on the island if you are on foot or bike only. It is a lively trio to go to the other towns through the dunes path or following the cost.

The village of The Cocksdorp has an excellent location very near to the sea, bird breeding grounds, water features and woods. Cycle paths are everywhere and the connecting paths between the main locations are separated from car traffic. There are plenty of restaurants and bars very nearby and some have great views. Shopping is possible in local shops and in a supermarket. All this in walking distance.