Aberdaron Travel Guide

 
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Y Gegin Fawr

Y Gegin Fawr, Aberdaron

 cwningen Says:  Y Gegin Fawr (The Big Kitchen) was originally built in 1300 and was a place where pilgrims could claim a meal before crossing to Bardsey Island. It's now a cafe. 

Porth Oer

Porth Oer, Aberdaron

 cwningen Says:  Porth Oer (also known as Whistling Sands because the sand is meant to 'whistle' as you walk over it - can't say I noticed!) is a beautiful beach a short drive from Aberdaron. It's managed by the National Trust and costs £3 to park in their car park. Then you walk either down... 

Ynys Enlli

Ynys Enlli, Aberdaron

 cwningen Says:  Take the Uwchmynydd road out of Aberdaron for a couple of miles. The road is quite narrow and twisty. This takes you to the very tip of the Llŷn Peninsula. Stop at the car park from where there are great views of Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island) which was a place of... 

Aberdaron beach

Aberdaron beach, Aberdaron

 cwningen Says:  Aberdaron has a great sandy beach. 

St Hywyn's Church

St Hywyn's Church, Aberdaron

 cwningen Says:  The Welsh poet RS Thomas was vicar here from 1967 to 1978. There's an exhibition about him in the church. 

Hotels  

The Ship Hotel: Family-run and good value

The Ship Hotel: Family-run and good value, Aberdaron

 cwningen Says:  We had a comfortable room with a sea view at the Ship. The hotel has been run by the same family for 25 years. We wanted to eat at the restaurant but it was full (a good sign!) so we ended up eating in the bar. The food was great and the service friendly. Parking is limited... 

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 The Welsh poet RS Thomas was vicar here from 1967 to 1978. There's an exhibition about him in the church. 

 

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 Almost at the very tip of the Llŷn Peninsula with stunning scenery and great beaches nearby. 

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