With round 750 miles of shoreline and greater than 150 seashores, 41 of them with the Blue Flag seal of approval, it’s straightforward to see why holidaymakers are keen to forgo their fortnight overseas for a Welsh staycation. From surf spots to secluded sandy bays, right here’s our spherical up of one of the best seashores in Wales.
Barafundle Bay, Close to Stockpile Quay, Pembrokeshire
This award-winning seaside is close to the highest of most ‘greatest seaside’ lists, not solely in Wales however the UK and even the world. In actual fact, with its tender white sands and crystal clear waters it’s usually likened to a Caribbean seaside! Being tucked away in a comparatively distant spot means there’s little in the best way of services on the seaside itself, however there’s a carpark simply half a mile away so that you received’t have to hold your picnic, towels and seaside video games too far.
Barafundle Bay, Close to Stockpile Quay, Pembrokeshire
Barmouth Seaside, Gwynedd
In case you’re in search of a correct Victorian seaside resort, you’ll be able to’t do a lot better than Barmouth, with its donkey rides and arcade video games, classic railway and even a funfair between March and October. Located on the west coast of north Wales, between the mountains and the mouth of the river Mawddach, the sandy seaside falls inside the boundaries of Snowdonia Nationwide Park and boasts beautiful views all spherical. The outdated city is value exploring too, with slate-roofed cottages, a fantastic harbour and the spectacular Barmouth Bridge, opened in 1867.
Barmouth Seaside, Gwynedd
Broad Haven Seaside, Pembrokeshire
Shallow, secure waters and loads of rock swimming pools to discover – to not point out Blue Flag and Seaside Awards in 2015 – make this sandy seaside a agency favorite with households in search of a enjoyable time out. The cliffs that encompass it create numerous sheltered bays the place you’ll be able to arrange your picnic blanket, and since it’s located inside Pembrokeshire Coast Nationwide Park, there are some glorious walks available close by. Simply be sure to verify the tide occasions so that you don’t get lower off by the incoming waters!
Broad Haven Seaside, Pembrokeshire
Langland Bay Seaside, Gower
You’re spoilt for selection for stunning seashores in Swansea Bay, Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula. Their selection is famend, from the jaw-dropping vastness of Rhossili to the superlative views throughout Three Cliffs Bay. Langland Bay is famed for it’s row of fairly seaside huts, this household pleasant and totally accessible seaside holds each Blue Flag and Seaside Awards, and is without doubt one of the cleanest seashores within the Gower. It’s a well-liked vacation spot with surfers and different water sports activities followers, and walkers are properly supplied for too, with a sexy coastal clifftop stroll round to Caswell Bay. There’s a lifeguard service on provide between Might and September, a parking lot and bogs simply 100m away, and refreshments shut by, what extra may you need?
Langland Bay, Gower
Newborough Seaside, Isle of Anglesey
Stretching alongside the sting of the two,000 acre Newborough Forest and the sand dunes of Newborough Warren – one of many largest areas of sand dunes within the British Isles – this lengthy sandy seaside boasts breathtaking views throughout Caernarfon Bay to Snowdonia, which dominates the skyline. The seaside itself is wild, rugged and unspoiled, and is a well-liked spot for kite surfers and walkers, to not point out photographers.
Newborough Seaside, Isle of Anglesey
Relaxation Bay, Porthcawl
From browsing and wind browsing to kayaking and canoeing, Relaxation Bay presents sports activities lovers a wealth of alternative to work off a few of their vitality, with low tide is to greatest time to catch the swells. Novices are properly supplied for right here – there are surf colleges providing classes and a lifeguard station keeping track of everybody’s security – however watch out for straying to shut to the rocks on the east aspect of the seaside because the tide is available in.
Relaxation Bay, Porthcawl
Tenby South & Citadel Seaside, Pembrokeshire
With deckchairs, ice cream vans and the picturesque city of Tenby as a backdrop, these Blue Flag seashores are excellent for a standard time out by the seaside. Tenby South seaside has a 1.5 mile stretch of sand so there’s loads of house to stretch out and catch the solar, whereas the shallow sea makes for glorious paddling. Take a picnic with you, or enterprise into the city to check out one of many many cafes, eating places and pubs providing glorious meals all 12 months spherical.
Tenby South & Citadel Seaside, Pembrokeshire
