We’re so fortunate to live in a country with a host of amazing holiday locations. While some Brits will head abroad this year, others will head to the country’s glorious coastline for some time away.
When you hear golden beaches and blue sea, your mind often wonders to the seaside towns of Cornwall. However, one village in North Wales has been named among the best in the UK by The Times. It overlooks a mile-long beach and boasts gorgeous views out to sea.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Aberdaron, on the Llyn peninsula, is referred to as “Cornwall in the 1930s”. It has a host of great campsites and pubs, as well as Porthor beach which is famous for its “whistling sands”.
The Times describes the beach as “a bend of sand a mile wide sheltered by the Mynydd Mawr peninsula, crossed by the River Daron and overlooked by the dining terrace of the delightful Gwesty Ty Newydd hotel.”
Aberdaron is a sun trap throughout the warm summer months and hosts an annual sailing regatta. The beach is popular for a range of watersports including sailing and kayaking.
Visitors can also take a boat trip to Bardesy Island which is renowned for its wildlifes. Around 310 species of birds have been recorded here including the rare hoopoe.
There are also seals and even porpoises in the waters surrounding the island which is located around two miles from the mainland. The remains of the thirteenth century Augustinian Abbey of St Mary can still be seen on Bardesy Island.
Aberdaron is home to Y Gegin Fawr which is believed to be one of the oldest cafes in the country. Its name translates to “The Big Kitchen” and the tiny white-washed building dates back to the 17th century.
It’s a popular spot for light meals and sweet treats, including Bara Brith, a Welsh tea loaf. There is also a renowned ice cream parlour next door.
No UK seaside village would be complete without a fish and chip shop. In Aberdaron, the most popular options are Sblash Fish Bar and Becws Islyn Bakery.