Wales

5 places in Wales

• What to see and do at the Isle of Anglesey, WalesVisited June 2022The Isle of Anglesey is an island in Wales, off the mainland's northwest coast which is known for its beaches and ancient sites.  The island has a rich and fascinating history, dating back to prehistoric times. It was once a stronghold of the Druids, and later became an important center of early Christianity. It was also a major hub for the mining and shipping of copper and other minerals during the Industrial Revolution.
• What to see and do at Trearddur Bay, WalesVisited June 2022Trearddur Bay is a popular seaside resort located on the west coast of Holy island in North Wales. It is situated about 3 miles west of the town of Holyhead and is known for its beautiful sandy beach, crystal clear waters, and stunning views of the Snowdonia mountain range. It's history dates back to 1749.
• What to see and do in Beaumaris, WalesVisited June 2022Beaumaris is a town on the east coast of the Isle of Anglesey, in North Wales. It is situated on the banks of the Menai Strait which is a tidal waterway separating Anglesey from the coast of North Wales.  It was originally a Viking settlement known as Porth y Wygyr (Port of the Vikings).
• What to see and do in Holyhead, WalesVisited June 2022Holyhead  is a town in Wales located on Holy Island which is bounded by the Irish Sea to the north, and is separated from the Isle of Anglesey by the narrow Cymyran Strait.  It is connected to the Isle of Anglesey via the Four Mile Bridge. It is the largest town on the island and is a major ferry port for travel to and from Ireland from the United Kingdom. Holyhead's ferry services connect the town to Dublin and Dun Laoghaire in Ireland.
• What to see and do in Llanfairpwllgyrgyll, WalesVisited June 2022Llanfairpwllgwyngyll is a large village on the island of Anglesey in Wales.  It is famous for having the longest place name in Europe and the second longest name in the world (at 58 characters) . The long form of the village name is "Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch"