ABERSOCH
Originally a small fishing village, Abersoch has become a mecca for the ‘yacht-set’ weekenders with its great beaches and clear waters offering numerous water-sports.
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Abersoch is a much loved location, and therefore there are plenty of Holiday Cottages, Self Catering, Campsites, B&B & Hotels, Attractions and Activities available.
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[Abersoch © Crown copyright (2013) Visit Wales]
Arguably, it biggest attraction is It’s ‘micro-climate’, this being attributed to its location on the Llyn, surrounded by the sea on three sides and its proximity to the Gulf Stream. The harbour beach is great for crabbing and watching the boats being taken out to sea. The larger ‘town’ beach is sandy and gently sloping flanked by some of the most expensive beach huts in Wales. There are a couple of beach cafes which offer refreshments.
[Boats just out to sea at Abersoch © Crown copyright (2013) Visit Wales © Crown copyright (2013) Visit Wales]
The village itself has a number of good restaurants and a couple of pubs which have children’s play areas. There are some up-market boutiques and curio-souvenir shops.
To the west of Abersoch, at Y Rhiw, you will find Plas yn Rhiw, a 17th century Welsh manor house set in ornamental gardens with outstanding views of the bay, Plas yn Rhiw is now owned and run by the National Trust. As the road climbs and passes by Porth Neigwl or Hell’s Mouth, there is another chance to view this huge exposed stretch of sand and bay which really should not be missed.. This beach is highly rated as the best for surfing in North Wales.
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[Right - Abersoch Town © Crown copyright (2013) Visit Wales]
History tells us that in early Christian times the Llyn Peninsular was a land of saint and pilgrims, hill forts, holy wells and small churches, many of which the remains can still be seen. The area is soaked in early celtic history and up to 20,000 saints are allegedly buried on Ynys Enlli or Bardsey Island, the island of ‘strong currents’.Abersoch’s beach is sandy, with a view of the welsh mountain. There’s always the lifeguard service and you can bring your dog in the beach only with restrictions (from Easter until the end of Summer). here,mostly, you can do sailing or wind surfing.