Holiday rentals in Aberdaron

Located on the western tip of the Llŷn Peninsula, Aberdaron is a picturesque coastal Welsh village that once served as the last stop for pilgrims on their way to Bardsey Island. Around an hour from the edge of spectacular Snowdonia National Park with its jaw-dropping mountain scenery, Aberdaron boasts dramatic headlands, rugged coastline, and lush countryside. The shimmering turquoise waters of the Irish Sea and Cardigan Bay serve as an exceptional backdrop — a scenic stroll along the Edge of Wales Walk leads past ancient standing stones, holy wells, and across the Sound to Bardsey Island, all while offering sweeping views of the coast. Visitors flock here to take advantage of all the water-based activities, including wakeboarding, sailing, and surfing.

Once a fishing village, remnants and ruins of Aberdaron’s past can be found scattered throughout the town, including the remnants of a 19th-century jetty at Porth Simdde on Aberdaron Beach, and St Hywyn’s Church, which dates from the 12th century. Near Aberdaron Beach, you’ll find a handful of pubs, restaurants, and chic cafes to refuel in after a day in the surf.

During the spring and summer months, clear blue skies and warm temperatures make conditions ideal for windsurfing, exploring rockpools, and casting lines for bass from the beach. The Abersoch Regatta is a major local event each August, dating back to 1881. Visitors flock to the area to watch surfing competitions, raft races, and sandcastle-building. As summer turns to autumn, cooler weather brings golden leaves, choppier surf, and crackling fires warming cosy countryside pubs. Wales can experience rain all through the year, so an umbrella is recommended whenever you decide to visit.

Bardsey Island

Located three kilometres off the tip of the Llŷn Peninsula is Bardsey Island, known as the Isle of 20,000 Saints. The 180-hectare island, comprising mostly grassland bounded by rocky cliffs, is now a national nature reserve, home to sheep, cattle, and grey seals, along with nesting and migratory birdlife from Atlantic puffins to sooty shearwaters and red-throated divers. Weather permitting, a limited number of boat trips are available to the island throughout the year.

Traeth Porth Meudwy

Porth Meudwy is a small cove that provides spectacular views of the coastal scenery and opportunities to view wildlife. An abundance of seabirds and seals can be spotted along the coastline, and dolphins are occasionally seen out at sea. On either side, the beach is hugged by cliffs overlooking the small fishing vessels below.

St Hywyn’s Church

You’ll find this medieval stone church perched atop a hill overlooking the deep blue waters of the Irish Sea. One of the most striking architectural features is its Norman west door and archway, which reveals intricate stone carvings dating from the 12th century. The church boasts original furnishings, carved stones commemorating sixth-century priests, and a medieval font. Light bouncing off the sea’s shimmering waters illuminates the church’s 16th-century timber roof.