Find an Anglesey Beach, Indulge Yourself this Summer

A question often asked by visitors is which Anglesey beach would a local person recommend to make their stay on the island one to remember. There are in fact many outstanding beaches on this island in the Irish Sea off North Wales, boasting over 125 miles of exquisite coastline. And significantly many of them regularly win European Blue Flag and Resort Seaside Awards as well as Green Coast Beaches for water quality.

The most popular beaches of Anglesey are not necessarily the easiest to reach, yet the struggle to get there is well worth the effort. Take Llanddona beach on the east coast, a soft sandy expanse which sweeps in a north easterly arc and surrounded by high lush green hills and trees, yet the road is a narrow one and a challenge for the driver. A large quantity of silver coins was recently discovered on this beach, and more may be hidden, while there is a tale of the Witches of Llanddona which has fascinated people over the years.

Llanddwyn is an Anglesey beach situated on the south east corner of the island, approached through Newborough Forest, an impressive collection of conifers where some red squirrels still survive. When you reach the beach the vast expanse is breathtaking, whether you arrive here on a blustery winter day or in the heat of the mid summer sun. A nearby rocky island is home to an old white lighthouse and derelict church, where Demi Moore filmed scenes from her paranormal Half Light movie.

One feature on an island beach are the bright orange life rings placed at certain points to help in an emergency when someone may be in difficulty at sea. It is important that these life rings are not tampered with and please tell the local authority if you notice any damage. After all, in 2008, thirty eight people who got into difficulty off the coast lost their lives.

Church Bay, on the west coast, is a fascinating Anglesey beach as it is surrounded by high cliffs which carry the designated coastal path. The road to the beach is narrow lined with wild flowers and trees and nearby there is the Lobster Pot restaurant specialising in sea food. You can often see kayaks near this bay as they prepare to leave for the Skerries Rock lighthouse offshore.

In the south west is Holy Island where you find the Port of Holyhead and two Blue Flag beaches at Porth Dafarch and Trearddur Bay. To celebrate the Millennium, a Celtic cross was erected in the marram grass at Trearddur. These two beach locations also have dog free zones operating between May and September, which is a facility asked for by a number of people.

Some top tips for you to maximise your Anglesey beach experience include avoiding going for a swim after a large meal and going out to sea in a large inflatable dinghy, especially if its windy and blowing offshore. Ask a beach warden if you need any advice about anything you are unsure of, and make sure you have enough fluids to prevent dehydration in very hot weather. You will be advised by the Local Authority not to leave pets in parked cars in hot weather.

While some travel to the island for relaxing walks along the coastal path, others engage in high energy water sports like surfing, kayaking, swimming or coasteering, or just to relax on the sandy stretches and watch the lovely sunsets in the west. Whatever your reason, you can be sure that your Anglesey beach experience will be a memorable one for years to come.