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North Wales is all about un-spoilt beaches, rivers, mountainous terrain and wildlife, thanks to a stonking coastline and the Snowdonia National Park, which extends well beyond the mountains. Starting in the very north is the county of Conwy, a spectacular region that delights many a holidaymaker with its classic seaside resorts, impressive castles, quaint coastal cottages and its numerous waterways and nature reserves.
Most visitors flock to the charming Victorian resort of Llandudno, the majestic beaches of Colwyn Bay and the treasures of the historic town of Conwy. The latter being famous for its architectural magnificence, cultural attractions, fine dining, shopping, arts, crafts, museums and historic landmarks. Then of course there is the Snowdonia Mountains, whose presence provide a pretty incredible backdrop, as well as a some exciting nature treks and outdoor activities. That said, Llandudno wouldn’t be outdone by Conwy. It too offers shows, culture, art, historic landmarks, museums and a zoo. All this and more thanks to its stupendous beaches, one of which has the most romantic pier you’ll ever see.
Just off the coast of Conwy lies Anglesey, a wild and wonderful island that juts off into the Irish Sea, leaving the narrow Menia Strait between it and Wales. It has 125km of coastline, which is accompanied by the beautiful coastal path that circulates the whole island. This links up a bounty of sandy shores, many of which are Blue Flag beaches. No matter where you are on the island, be it on the coastal path, a beach or a cliff top, you will witness the most incredible sea and coastal views. Beach bums will love the variety of shore here, which range from the huge Red Wharf Bay to the intimate and secluded Church Bay, plus there are the kid friendly resorts of Benllech and Holywell.
A little south of Conwy lies Gwynedd, most famous for its Snowdonia National Park, which covers almost three quarters of the county. It still has a remarkably long coastline, with over 300km of varying shores, including sandy family beaches, water sport havens and dog friendly dunes. As with most of Wales, the coastline is un-spoilt and blessed with abundant natural beauty, wildlife, beautiful rivers and forests, as well as some legendary castles. There are some gorgeous coastal cottages in North Wales located in the picturesque resorts of Llanbedrog, Harlech and Porthmadog to name a few. These seaside villages all have gorgeous golden sands, bustling little communities with plenty to entertain you or your family, on and off the beach. But if you are solely interested in what are generally regarded as the best beaches in Gwynedd then head for spots like Portmeirion Beach, a huge expanse of fine sand near Porthmadog; Dinas Dinlle Beach, another gem which overlooks the stunning Llyn Peninsula and Morfa Bychan beach with wild dunes on Tremadog Bay. Dyffryn Beach on Cardigan Bay also has great dunes, which are now a Nature Reserve and close by lies the surfing beach of Tywyn, where you might spot a Dolphin if you’re lucky!
