Beaches
With nearly 100 miles of coastline, there is an abundance of beautiful beaches around the three sides of the Llŷn Peninsula. The south coast of Llŷn is often referred to as the Welsh Riviera, with its long sandy beaches and calm seas. The north and western coasts are more rugged, with towering cliffs, offshore islands, long bays and hidden coves. You are never far from the sea on the Llyn Peninsula and with all its diversity, you are bound to find a beach that suits your needs.
Below are a few examples of what you can find nearby, but there are many hidden gems to be found!
Below are a few examples of what you can find nearby, but there are many hidden gems to be found!
Llanbedrog Beach
Abersoch Beach
Morfa Nefyn
Pwllheli Beaches
Blackrock Sands Porthmadog
- Mile long stretch of sand
- Sheltered by the headland of Mynydd Tir-y-Cwmwd
- Pet friendly
- Owned by National Trust
- Parking, cafe and bistro through summer months
Abersoch Beach
- Popular with water sports
- Sandy and sheltered
- Shop and cafe at the top of the beach
- Section for dogs
- Private car park
Morfa Nefyn
- Most known for its pub at top of the beach, Ty Coch
- Sandy and pet friendly
- Stretches all the way round to Port Dinllaen
- Shop and cafe easily accessible
Pwllheli Beaches
- Two beaches of Pwllheli, Glân y Môr beach and south beach
- Glân y Môr is one of Wales’s best kept secrets found at the rear of the marina
- Fine sand and pebbles, backed by sand dunes
- South beach stretches from Gimblet Rock to Llanbedrog beach
- Shingle beach which welcomes dogs in summer
- Abundance of cafes and shops
Blackrock Sands Porthmadog
- Situated on the estuary.
- It is a sandy beach with plenty of sand dunes.
- Lots of space
- You can also drive your car onto the beach (chargeable )