Porthmadog
If Porthmadog is appealing, it at least has some appeal in the breathtaking vistas that surround it. From the town you can see the Snowdonia mountains rising above the Vale of Ffestiniog and across the mouth of the Glaslyn River. There's no better base from which to explore Snowdonia National Park, and Porthmadog is also the terminus of a wonderful narrow gauge railway. The Ffestiniog Railway, which runs from Porthmadog harbor to the shale town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, is the best of its kind in Wales.
Borth-y-Gest, a mile south of Porthmadog, is nothing more than a half-circle of low, brightly painted Victorian houses that line the beach - and it's utterly captivated by the simplicity of the beach. it. In terms of beachfront location, Snowdonia's Black Rock Sands is a long, wide stretch of sand. There is no black sand in sight, despite its name, but it is a haven for nature and marine life. You can drive on the beach, but avoid the North Shore, which has soft sand and dunes.
Where to stay in Porthmadog
- For glamorous stays: The Golden Fleece Inn offers designer rooms set in three beautifully restored historic buildings near downtown Porthmadog.
- For luxury stays: Plas Tan-Yr-Allt Historic Country House is set in beautiful grounds just outside Porthmadog. All luxurious, comfortable rooms have mountain or sea views.
- For heritage stays: Built in 1925, the historic Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth Village overlooks the tranquil Dywryd Estuary and incorporates a luxury spa and wellness center.
Google rating: 4.4 /5.0
Location: Ceredigion, Wales, UK
