A leisurely trip on the waters off the Llyn Peninsula allow you to take in the beautiful scenery and enjoy the marvellous backdrop of Snowdonia.

The marina

Hafan Pwllheli offers moorings for boats up to eighty feet in length (tel: 01758 701219) and is the only sheltered harbour on the north coast of Cardigan Bay. The formidable coastline has also won an award for being an ‘Area of Outstanding National Beauty’.

If you are not so much a sea person and prefer to keep your feet on the ground then this town is still the place to stay with simple walks along the coast.

Or for those who fancy a more rigorous walk there are gentle climbs up hills like Carn Fadryn, Mynydd Rhiw and Garn Boduan. On a sunny day the views are unmissable with you being able to look across Cardigan Bay or up to Snowdonia. 

If a spot of golf is your hobby then venture to the 18 Hole Championship Course in Pwllheli. With the clubhouse close to the coastline you are sure to enjoy the sea breeze as well as the views. You are advised to book in advance (tel: 01758 701644) as this is a popular attraction.

For a simply relaxing holiday the town offers two beaches. South Beach is mostly sand and shingle and stretches out towards Llanbedrog. Or there is Glan-y-mor Beach, the second beach which is quite muddy and boggy with sea weed to tackle at low tide near the harbour mouth but is much sandier further along the beach.

For the youngsters 

Children always need a place to run around and let off steam, and the place to go is Glasfryn Parc Wales (tel: 01766 810202) an activity and adventure centre. There are plenty of activities to keep the children entertained throughout the day with go karting, indoor play areas, archery, fishing or ten pin bowling. Look at our guide for the ideal family day out. Or if you would prefer to stay in town there is a small amusement park in the centre.

If you are worrying about something for the teenagers to keep themselves occupied then look no further than Wakestock. It is Europe’s largest wakeboard and music festival which is taking place on 4-6 July this year. With more than 8,000 spectators the Wakestock course in Pwllheli marina challenges the best wakeboard riders to bring their own skills and styles into the festival. For more information visit our site  (tel: 01758 710000).

Arts and Culture

Pwllheli is full of history and heritage and there is a chance to learn the Welsh language at the Welsh Language and Heritage Centre (tel: 01758 750334) or just three miles outside Pwllheli is a 15th century Welsh medieval house. Penarth Fawr also has craft centres on site where you can treat yourself to some specialist pottery (tel: 01766 810880).

Continuing on a similar theme Wales’ oldest art gallery Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw Gallery is just outside the town on the Llyn Peninsula and is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the art while going for a hot drink in the award winning tea room and craft shop. Look at our review of the gallery or for more information (tel: 01758 740763).

With activities and attractions for all ages Pwllheli is most definitely a town to suit everybody!

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