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When people talk about Abersoch, it is with an ‘I wish I could be there now’ tone in their voice. And not surprising, as even in this age of highly competitive tourist resorts Abersoch remains a firm contender in the holiday hotspots league.
It is a home of vibrant watersports, outdoor pursuits, camping and fun activities for all the family.
While it may not boast tropical temperatures like some of its far off competitors, it does enjoy a relatively mild year round climate - and that means the possibilities for action-packed breaks are endless.
Things To See
Whether it is the height of summer and you choose Abersoch as a base from which to enjoy the nearby Wakestock celebrations - the biggest wakeboarding competition in Europe with a big name musical festival thrown in - or whether it is autumn’s masked Halloween party or mid-winter’s January sea dip at the main beach, Abersoch has a lot to offer.
On the breathtakingly beautiful Llyn Peninsula, it is a seaside resort with traditional family appeal, but also with a modern youthfulness which has given it a new injection of life over recent years.
It boasts internationally acclaimed sailing waters, an open surf contest, regatta, annual jazz festival and an array of trendy bars and restaurants, all of which have turned it into one of THE places to be for summer and winter breaks.
Tourism chiefs have noted that more and more people are visiting Abersoch out of season, as the number of events on the local calendar increases and the number of attractions is extended from new and interesting craft and gift shops to horse riding, golfing, climbing, cycling and fishing.
Foodie fans will love events like the sophisticated seafood week in June and the sweet toothed feasts of scrummie cakes and coffees regularly sold about town to raise funds for Abersoch RNLI.
Visit the crab catching competition in the harbour, the great raft race on main beach, or the best dressed beach hut contest. And that’s just for the energetic visitor.
For those who prefer a slower pace Abersoch has a special appeal too - from beautiful beaches offering great expanses of clear sands to stroll along and watch the sun setting, to smart luxury hotels with health spas and beauty therapies of the type enjoyed in a pampering paradise. Sheltered sun traps and quiet coves mean it is possible to catch a few rays here even on mild winter days.
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How To Get There
Road
Come off the A55 at J9, near Bangor, and head towards Caernarfon on the A487.
Keep on the A487 past Caernarfon, and look for signposts to Porthmadog and Pwllheli.
Turn right onto the A499 just after a village called Llanwnda. This turning will be signposted Pwllheli, which is another 18 miles away.
Follow the road through the centre of Pwllheli, keeping the harbour on your left hand side.
Abersoch is another 5 miles along the A497 / A498, which are coastal roads.
Wakestock is halfway between Pwllheli and Abersoch, just before you get to a village called Llanbedrog.
Rail
The closest mainline train station is at Porthmadog, which is about 20 miles away.
If you're on a bike, then this a pretty nice ride, although cars don't give much leeway on the road between Pwllheli and Abersoch.
Bus
Arriva and Nefyn buses provide regular services around the Llyn Peninsula throughout the summer.
Gwynedd council have published bus timetables for the county here.
Taxi
CJS Mini Coaches
Llwyn-Du, Abersoch, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 7EL
Tel: 01758 710099
Abersoch Cars
Nythcacwn Bach, Abersoch, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 7UD
Tel: 07884 455746
