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The beautiful Isle of Anglesey hugs the coast of North Wales and boasts over 100 miles of spectacular coastline within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Variety is its special attraction, all of which is easily accessible from wherever you choose to stay. Anglesey is steeped in a rich archaeological and historical heritage.
It is unparalleled in its diversity of wildlife habitats from the great sea cliffs, estuaries, lagoons and dunes on the coast to the lakes, wetlands, heaths and richly mosaiced farmland of the interior. Favourite attractions are its beaches, from the unspoilt and extensive sands at Llanddwyn Bay to the busier seafront at Benllech or the quiet and picturesque Cemaes Bay.
During your visit discover Anglesey's culinary diversity with the help of our Taste of Anglesey food trail guide mouth watering dishes all using local produce. Anglesey is known locally as Môn Mam Cymru the Mother of Wales, a reference to the historical role of the island as the bread-basket of Wales.
Accommodation choice is just as varied. Choose from farmhouse B and B, where you will sample the delights of traditional home cooking, or guest house B and B, where you are sure of the best hospitality and information on local events, or hotels and country-house hotels with all their added luxuries. If you prefer a self catering holiday, there are plenty of cottages, static caravan parks and campsites. Wherever you stay, you will be assured a warm welcome and we look forward to your visit.
The Isle of Anglesy is situated just off the north eastern tip of Wales.
With most of the coastline designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty there are beaches to tempt everyone. There are family friendly beaches with excellent facilities and rock pools to explore. Long sweeping bays provide romantic walks. Unspoilt and undisturbed hidden coves dotted with prehistoric monuments are there to be discovered.
Always fantastic destinations for families, additional to the golden sands there are attractions to suit all. Choose from many including a medieval castle, Wales' largest aquarium, animal farms and a thrilling boat ride around the coast.
For the more adventurous, there are opportunities for excellent water sports facilities throughout the year. Kite surfers, wind surfers, scuba divers, surfers and canoeists will all find themselves in seventh heaven.
Steeped in history, from the Prehistoric settlers, to the Dark Age rulers to the medieval castle builders, countless relics of the islands ancient times are scattered throughout the island.
Anglesey is a mecca for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts, with a large variety of nesting sites and nature reserves.
If you are looking for an active holiday, the Isle of Anglesey has a lot to offer. It is an ideal place for watersports throughout the year.
Golfers are well catered for with numerous courses including four 18 hole courses. The courses offer dramatic backdrops of the mountains of Snowdonia.
Discovering the delights of Anglesey from a bicycle is becoming more popular, whether you consider yourself a serious cyclist or just enjoy meandering.
One of the greatest pleasures of any holiday is eating out, whether it be while watching a sunset outside a pub on a summer's evening, or by a cosy fire after a brisk autumn walk. Anglesey is the place to treat your taste buds. The island is blessed with many excellent restaurants, pubs and inns where you can savour quality local produce incorporated into both new and traditional recipes.
Things to see and do:
Beaumaris Castle, Beaumaris
Oriel Ynys Mon, Rhosmeirch
Plas Newydd, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Anglesey Sea Zoo, Brynsiencyn
Beaumaris Marine Services -Boat Trips, Beaumaris
RSPB Ellin's Tower Seabird Centre, Holyhead
Foel Farm Park, Brynsiencyn
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