In terms of safe, family holidays and days out, it’s hard to beat North Wales. The coastline has a number of blue flag beaches, promising clean and safe areas for bathers. The blue flag, which awards under a number of criteria, including: water quality, control of dogs and litter management, is much sought after. Beaches which have received the accolade include, amongst others, Rhos-on-Sea, Deganwy Quay, Llandudno North & West Shore, Benllech and Llanddona.
Seaside Fun Fair
If it’s traditional seaside fun you’re after, then the bright lights of Rhyl and the slightly quieter, Prestatyn, should be top of your list. As well as offering golden sands, there are many amenities to be accessed off the beach as well. These include funfair and amusements, as well as a number of camping and caravan sites (both tourers and statics), plentiful places to eat, drink and be merry.
For those who would prefer a beach resort with other activities close by, but at a more relaxed pace, Llandudno is hard to beat. The award-winning North Shore beach is backed by a fabulous promenade and the crescent-shaped panorama of sea view hotels. During the season, children can enjoy donkey-rides and the famous Punch and Judy show, which has been run by the same family for over 100 years, or take a stroll to the amusements on the fantastic Victorian Pier. Overlooked by the magnificent Great Orme, there are frequent tram and cable car services running to the summit. Meanwhile, Llandudno itself is a bustling town – the premier shopping location in North Wales. Llandudno’s West Shore, backed by stunning dunes and a tranquil boating lake, offers a much quieter experience.
Family Fun on the Beach
The beach at Colwyn Bay is fantastic for sand-castle building – with just the right consistency of sand. Once a prominent and bustling resort, the Bay is now a little tired, the magnificent Victorian Pier is closed and unkempt, but the beach is beautiful, with golden sand and delightful rock pools to keep children entertained for hours. The promenade houses some ‘snack bars’ where light refreshments can be enjoyed and there is plentiful seating for enjoying the views across the Bay.
Quiet Beaches
Those seeking tranquillity will find it plentiful. The beach at Llandulas is both breathtaking and quiet – perfect for a gentle stroll. Meanwhile, many of the beaches on the island of Anglesey are remote and fabulously peaceful. The island sits off the north western tip of North Wales, reached by a bridge across the Menai Straits. Its coastal resorts have many enticements for visitors to the region, including families, those in search of peace and quiet and the more adventurous types looking for good diving and watersport activities.
Whether visitors to North Wales are looking for time out from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a good old-fashioned seaside experience or to try their hand at something a little more adventurous, the beach resorts can offer it all.
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