Llawlyfr Handbook 2010 - Hafan Pwllheli

The Golden Coast
The Lleyn Peninsula is a haven for picturesque sailing - vast bays of sands, craggy cliffs and
secret coves. There are also plenty of opportunities for golf, tennis, horseriding, fishing and
walking.
Abersoch, with its miles of magnificent sandy beaches and ideal sailing conditions, has
developed a reputation as Wales’ Riviera. This traditional seaside town is full of charm and a
pleasure to visit.
Pwllheli is a bustling market town which now boasts one of the finest marinas in Britain.
Market day on Wednesday is a must, as is the town’s impressive leisure centre. At Boduan, the
Bodvel Adventure Park offers more holiday fun.
Along the coast at Criccieth is Llewelyn the Great’s dominating 13th century castle. In the
nearby village of Llanystumdwy, there is a fascinating museum and discovery trail of the the life
of Lloyd George, one of Britain’s greatest orators and statesmen.
At Porthmadog, ‘The Cob’ forms an attractive sailing harbour. Until earlier this century, the
town was a bustling shipping port for the slate trade, brought down from Blaenau Ffestiniog by
the Ffestiniog steam railway, now a major tourist attraction. The area’s maritime history is now
on display in a museum housed in the port’s old slate warehouse.
Near Porthmadog, there is the fine beach at Blackrock Sands and the pretty villages of Borth y
Gest and Tremadog, the native village of T.E. Lawrence, of Lawrence of Arabia fame. Other
local attractions include Bryncir Woollen Mill at Golan, the hands-on Porthmadog Pottery and
Portmeirion village.
Eifionydd and the mountains of Snowdonia
Inland lies the beautiful area of Eifionydd with its lush valleys, secret lakes and high rugged
mountains. Beddgelert is the gateway to Snowdonia and a centre for climbers and sightseers
via paths leading to the mountain peaks of Snowdon, Moel Hebog, Moelwyn and Cnicht. At
Beddgelert, the Rivers Glaslyn and Colwyn merge to flow through the breathtaking Aberglaslyn
Pass. The areas lakes and glacial rock formations are rich in mineral deposits and tourists can
experience the Victorian Sygun Copper Mine.
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