Exploring the North Wales Coast

If you’re looking for the kind of coastal holiday that offers a bit more than just sand and sea then you may want to check out North Wales.

Did you know that North Wales is ranked amongst Europe’s most exquisite coastlines, partly due to Snowdonia’s mountainous scenery, but also because it offers a unique roster of thrilling outdoor fun.

Whether you’re a beach bum, nature lover or extreme sportsman, there is so much to do and explore when you stay in North Wales. And if you have kids or you’re travelling with dogs it’s quite literally impossible for them to feel bored or underwhelmed.

The variety of unique adventures to be experienced amongst such sheer natural beauty is endless, not to mention the wild life and fascinating cultural land marks to explore. And when you return to your holiday home after a hard days surfing or sightseeing you can relax in your very own private hot tub or curl up in front of the fire.

For the best wild beaches either head for the Isle Anglesey or the Llyn Peninsular with almost every stretch of Anglesey’s coastline being designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty plus the many undiscovered beaches to be explored around Llyn.

Whether you want a deserted beach for a day or you prefer to revel in the entertainment of a classic seaside resort with your little ones there are plenty of beautiful coastal towns located in Gwynedd or Conwy.

Couples can engage in some romantic island hopping from one of the many historic ports and sample some of the local cuisine in one of the many chic harbour restaurants. Whatever you choose you’ll never be far from an ancient fortress, stone age relic or child friendly outdoor attraction.

If you love the outdoors you must make time to walk or cycle along a section of the famous 870 mile Wales Coastal Path. North Wales is home to some of the most scenic stretches of this bridleway and the cliff views are incredible.

Along the way you might want to stop off and engage in some of the more adventurous pursuits on offer such as cliff diving, zip-wiring or coast steering.

Nature lovers will be spoilt thanks to the exotic birdlife and sea creatures to be seen whilst navigating the coastal path including puffins, falcons, porpoise, orcas and whales.

Another sea like creature to marvel from the shore are the surfers. Here award-winning surf beaches are ten to a dozen, many of which have surf shops and schools that hire out all the gear and come with vigilant lifeguards.

The surf loving Welsh have even catered for those seeking perfect waves without having to check the surf report. In Conwy there is an artificial wave lagoon perfect for beginners or experienced surfers looking to hone their wave riding skills.

The list goes on and on of things to see and do in this popular part of the UK and with so many Wales coastal cottages to choose from the hardest part might be deciding which holiday home to rent!