LOCAL INFORMATION
North Wales
Here you’ll find Snowdonia National Park’s
mountains, the peace of Anglesey, quiet villages on the Llyn Peninsula
and busy resorts like Prestatyn, Rhyl, and Llandudno.
Snowdonia National Park has magnificent mountain scenery with valleys,
lakes, and spectacular waterfalls. Betws-y-Coed is a popular destination with
the popular Swallow
Falls nearby. Bala Lake
has a watersports centre, and its own railway, running along the lakeshore to
Llanuwchllyn.
Llandudno is Wales’ most
popular resort. Colwyn Bay has a Victorian pier, and the harbour of Rhos
on Sea is ideal for watersports and fishing. The resorts of Rhyl and Prestatyn
are where to head for fun-filled family holidays.
There’s no
shortage of outdoor activities in North Wales
or you can just sit back and spectate. The northern sandy beaches of the Llyn
peninsula from Caernarfon to Porthmadog are great for wildlife watching too.
Anglesey is easy to explore with a history still
much in evidence today. The seaside town of Beaumaris has a 13th century castle and there
are prehistoric burial chambers found all over the island. Beaches include the
dunes of Llanddwyn, Trearddur
Bay and Rhosneigr – all
great for surfing, scuba diving and windsurfing. Cross to the island via the Menai Strait,
which is spanned by two picturesque bridges.
Llangollen is a
popular destination in the border area and has the only standard gauge steam
railway in North Wales. The busy town of Wrexham is well-known for
markets.
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