Wales is a great place to travel because of its moderate climate, which makes outdoor activities enjoyable. Its capital city Cardiff and other major towns such as Newport, Swansea and Wrexham are home to majority of the more than three million people. It is a good place to enjoy the summer season, discover Welsh culture, arts and music, and spend quality time with your special someone or family at one of the many picturesque seaside towns in the northern and southern part of Wales.
North Wales is so close to Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham for its cheery and breezy atmosphere, which sets the mood for that perfectly nostalgic holiday trip for the family. It is best experienced in one of the best seaside towns listed below.
Barmouth
In the whole of Wales, Barmouth is one of the locations that offer the most impressive seaside view. The point where Cardigan Bay and Mach Estuary meet, with the Snowdonia foothills in the background, offers nothing but a breathtaking view. People from the Midlands love to visit the place because they can reach it conveniently via a three and a half train ride from Birmingham. The beach is huge and can accommodate a lot of families at one single time. The estuary has trails that birdwatchers, cyclists and walkers can explore and discover. There are some lovely campsites right by the coast in Barmouth – perfect for camping with a sea view!
Llandudno
If you want to have an elegant Victorian resort experience, you dont have to go anywhere because Llandudno will give you just that. Currently, its becoming trendy because of the must-visit places where you can drink, eat and stay. Mostyn is leading the several galleries that thrive in the town. Its undeniable that the contemporary craft and art scene are other reasons why people flock Llandudno lately.
The other towns where you can find seaside resorts are Anglesey and Llyn Peninsula.
On the other end, the southern part of Wales is also home to lovely seaside towns where you can slowdown time and just live every moment as it comes. On top of the list are Tenby, Saundersfoot, and Porthcawl.
The growth of the town depends on the tourist industry that has been thriving for many years. Today, visitors can expect more from the place as it now offers numerous attractions. But if youre not that adventurous or not the thrill-seeker type, the small town of Tenby is enough to satisfy your stressed or lonely soul. Just walking around the town and seeing the houses and buildings and mingling with the locals is just satisfying and fulfilling. You can also laze on the sands while the rich green sea calms your mind. The area boasts plenty of Wales’ famous sea view cottage accommodation plus beachside hotels and B&Bs.
Porthcawl
The splendid beaches make Porthcawl a really great place to just kill time or to have so much fun playing with the sands and the waves. It has a total of seven beaches and some of them are awarded with the blue flag status. The shores are wide, which makes camping on the beach for several days trouble-free and actually rewarding. Just watch out for the rising tide!
These seaside towns in Wales offer loads of great tourist sights and sea view accommodations to make your stay comfortable and memorable.
