Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Anglesey &
the North Coast
Why Go?
The essence of this compact region can be boiled down to two things: castles and coast.
Yes, there are look-at-me castles all over Wales, but few attract more admiring stares than
the glamorous trio of Caernarfon, Conwy and Beaumaris, which is why they're recognised
as World Heritage Sites today. As for the coast, there's a reason that Llandudno has been
crowned 'the Queen of Welsh Resorts'. Its genteel appeal stands in stark contrast to the al-
together more wild edges of the Isle of Anglesey, where the echoes of the ancients can be
heard in the waves that batter South Stack and the breezes that eddy around clifftop bar-
rows. Beyond the sands and stones, this part of Wales offers munificent opportunities for
surfing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, kitesurfing, powerboating, paddleboarding, walk-
ing and birdwatching. You certainly won't be bored.
When to Go
May is both the sunniest and the driest month, and Llandudno celebrates the warming
weather with much Victorian merriment. Walkers will find it a good time to hit the coastal
paths. Temperatures are highest in July and August, which are the best beach months, al-
though average highs are rarely above 20°C.
In October, Gwledd Conwy Feast gives foodies an excuse to start working on a warming
layer of winter fat. The winter months give student musicians plenty of incentive to stay in-
side and practise for the Bangor New Music Festival in March.
Best Places to Eat
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Cennin (
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Bishopsgate Restaurant (
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Bodnant Welsh Food (
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Watson's Bistro (
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