Anglesey

Anglesey, one of the most interesting attractions in Wales, is a Welsh island off the northwest coast. It is part of the Isle of Anglesey, which also comprises Holy Island across the short Cymyran Strait and a few islets and skerries. Anglesey island is the largest in Wales, the seventh largest in the United Kingdom, the largest in the Irish Sea, and the second most populous after the Isle of Man.

The Menai Suspension Bridge, constructed by Thomas Telford in 1826, and the Britannia Bridge, erected in 1850 and replaced in 1980, span the Menai Strait to the mainland. The largest town on Holy Island is Holyhead, which has a ferry service with Ireland that transports over two million passengers every year. Llangefni, the county council seat, is the next largest. Anglesey was a part of Gwynedd from 1974 to 1996.

Along with its sandy beaches and sights like the South Stack Lighthouse, the island's warm climate attracts both day visitors and campers. Holy Island, which is connected to Anglesey by a bridge, is a popular holiday destination with two promenades (one of them 1.5 miles long). Salt Island is a small island with spectacular views and opportunities for bird viewing. Finally, one of the world's most renowned photo ops is on the railway platforms of the town with the world's longest place name (Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllandysiliogogogoch).

Location: Gwynedd, Wales