Best beaches in Wales
- Mwnt beach is an ideal place to spot wildlife.
- Almost a mile in length, the golden sands of Penbryn is a hidden gem in the Ceredigion coast.
- Fishing village of Porthdinllaen.
- National Trust / Gwenno Parry.
- Llanbedrog beach.
- Follow the Wales Coast Path to Porth Ceiriad.
- Rhossili Bay, Gower.
Where are the best sandy beaches in Wales?
A gorgeous National Trust beach, Penbryn is one of the best beaches in Wales for its golden sand. It’s almost a mile long and when the tide is low you can explore a cave at the right hand side.
Which part of Wales is prettiest?
8 beautiful places to visit in Wales
- Mount Snowdon, Snowdonia.
- Swallow Falls, Betws-y-Coed.
- Great Orme Tramway, Llandudno.
- Benllech Beach, Anglesey.
- Portmeirion, Gwynedd.
- Tenby Harbour, Tenby.
- Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Pembrokeshire.
- Tintern Abbey, Chepstow.
What is the prettiest coastal town in Wales?
The best seaside town in Wales has been revealed. Aberaeron, in Ceredigion, took the top spot in Wales in a Which? magazine’s survey of the UK’s best seaside destinations. The town scored 82% in the customer score category, making it the top rated of 11 Welsh seaside towns included in the top 100 in the UK.
Where is the clearest water in Wales?
Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire
The beach is a bit of a walk from the car park but its pristine sands and crystal clear waters really are worth the trip. Ramp up the temperature gauge a bit and you might well mistake it for the Caribbean…
Is North Wales nicer than South Wales?
North Wales is home to the most beautiful and dramatic landscapes, offering plenty of opportunity for outdoor pursuits, whilst South Wales is the perfect escape for that picturesque coastal getaway.
What is the most beautiful beach in Wales?
The Most Beautiful Beaches in Wales
- Skrinkle Haven Beach, Manorbier.
- Rhossili Bay Beach, Rhossili.
- Three Cliffs Bay Beach, Swansea.
- Traeth Yr Ora Beach, Dulas.
- Porth Iago, Aberdaron. Natural Feature.
- Whitmore Bay, Barry. Natural Feature.
- Freshwater West Beach, Benfro. Natural Feature.
- Pendine Sands, Camarthen. Natural Feature.
What is the best seaside town in Wales?
Llandudno, in Conwy, took the top spot in Wales in a Which? survey of the UK’s best seaside destinations. The town scored 86% in the customer score category, making it the top rated of 8 Welsh seaside towns included in the top 100 in the UK, and the second best seaside town in the UK as a whole.
What is the best part of Wales to stay in?
- Swansea Bay, Mumbles & Gower.
- Colwyn Bay, Conwy.
- St Brides Spa Hotel, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire.
- Stackpole, Pembrokeshire.
- Skomer, Skokholm & Grassholm, Pembrokeshire.
- Abersoch, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd.
- Portmeirion, Gwynedd. Advertisement.
- Laugharne, Carmarthenshire.
Where is the posh part of Wales?
The top ten most expensive streets for buying a home in Wales all had house prices of over one million British pounds as of February 2022. Benar Headland, Pwllheli LL53 topped the ranking with the average price of residential properties at over 1.43 million British pounds.
What’s the nicest beach in South Wales?
The 10 Best Beaches in South Wales you have to visit
- Ogmore Beach, Vale of Glamorgan.
- Penarth Beach, Vale of Glamorgan.
- Whitmore Bay Beach, Barry Island.
- Rhossili Bay Beach, Gower Peninsula.
- Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire.
- Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula.
- Rest Bay Beach, Porthcawl.
- Dunraven Bay, Vale of Glamorgan.
Where is the place in Wales that looks like Italy?
Portmeirion
It addition to its architectural heritage, its stunning setting and sub-tropical gardens, Portmeirion has two stylish hotels, a cluster of self-catering cottages, shops, a spa, cafes and restaurants and an authentic Italian style gelateria.
What is the poorest part of Wales?
The most deprived small area in Wales in WIMD 2019 was Rhyl West 2 (the area around Rhyl High Street) in Denbighshire, which was ranked second most deprived in WIMD 2014. The neighbouring area of Rhyl West 1 is now ranked second most deprived.
Which is better Tenby or Llandudno?
Llandudno took the top spot in Wales in a Which? survey of the UK’s best seaside destinations. The town scored 86% in the customer score category, making it the top rated of 8 Welsh seaside towns included in the top 100 in the UK, and the second best seaside town in the UK as a whole.
Which is better Llandudno or Colwyn Bay?
Colwyn Bay sits just two bays to the East of Llandudno. It’s much wider and longer than Llandudno Bay and quieter as there is not as much activity on the waterfront. It has a famous old Pier which sadly is now badly deteriorated and I wonder whether it will be ever go back to its glory days.
Where is the bluest water in the UK?
Top 10 Unexpectedly Clear Waters in the UK
- Somerset Beaches, England.
- Cornwall Beaches, England.
- East Sussex, England.
- Luskentyre, Isle of Harris, Scotland.
- East Portlemouth Beaches, Devon, England.
- Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, Scotland.
- Rhossili Bay, Swansea, South Wales.
- Blackpool Sands, Devon, England.
What is the warmest part of Wales?
Situated just north of the Shropshire Hills, Hawarden feels the warm air travelling up from the south.
What is the best seaside town in North Wales?
Local resident David Atkinson tells us about 10 of the best.
- Conwy. Conwy – picture credit: Conwy County Borough Council.
- Llandudno. Llandudno Pier – picture credit: Conwy County Borough Council.
- Bangor. Menai Strait – picture credit: IoACC.
- Beaumaris.
- Caernarfon.
- Rhos-on-Sea.
- Morecambe.
- Arnside.
Which part of Wales has the most sunshine?
Dale, in the far west, is one of the sunniest places in Britain with over 1,800 hours of sunshine a year.
What is the number 1 beach in the UK?
1. Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Best for Braving the chill for a sheltered dip in crystal-clear water. Yet another award-winning beach for Wales, Barafundle Bay caught the globe’s attention when it was named among the best in the world.
What is the nicest part of South Wales?
Best Places To Visit in South Wales
- Pembrokeshire – St Govan’s Chapel.
- Pembrokeshire – Freshwater West Beach.
- Pembrokeshire – Pembroke Castle.
- Pembrokeshire – Oakwood Theme Park.
- Pembrokeshire – Ramsey Island.
- Pembrokeshire – Blue Lagoon.
- Cardigan.
- Powys – Elan Valley Dams.