Why is Abersoch so popular?

Only a stonethrow away from Snowdonia, Abersoch is home to one of the most popular beaches across wales on the Llŷn Peninsula. Perfect for lounging on the beautiful golden sand, the sea also provides a first-class water sports venue right on your door step making it excellent for wind-surfing and sailing.

Is Abersoch a town or village?

Abersoch is a village in the community of Llanengan in Gwynedd, Wales. It is a popular coastal seaside resort, with around 800 residents, on the east-facing south coast of the Llŷn Peninsula at the southern terminus of the A499.

What is it like to live in Abersoch?

Abersoch is synonymous with the Cheshire set, property prices are way above anywhere else in the county of Gwynedd and I’d imagine you’d have to pay through the nose to stay there, especially if you wanted a sea view. It does, not surprisingly given the visiting clientele, have some nice places to eat.

Are there puffins in Abersoch?

Puffins nest nearby and the occasional exotic visitor turns up, such as the Hoopoe, that seems to prefer a misty Welsh headland to a Spanish olive grove! Mammals include Badger and Fox, Rabbits are common and the area has a good population of Brown Hares.

Is the Warren beach Abersoch private?

The Warren Beach is a private beach with public access, associated with the exclusive Warren chalet park. Access is available from the Warren car park, an entrance opposite the Fach Farm chalet park or from the Harbour Beach at low tide, or from the Llanbedrog Headland end of the beach.

Is Abersoch beach Sandy?

Originally a fishing port, now a popular seaside resort, Abersoch has a large, relatively sheltered sandy beach on the southeast facing side of the Llyn Peninsula.

Where is the Welsh Riviera?

The south coast of Llŷn is often referred to as the Welsh Riviera, with its long sandy beaches and calm seas. The north and western coasts are more rugged, with towering cliffs, offshore islands, long bays and hidden coves.

Can you see dolphins in Abersoch?

The Abersoch area is famous for its Bottle-nosed Dolphins with up to 20 being seen throughout the year. The smaller Harbour Porpoise and the Risso’s Dolphin are also to be found, the latter around Bardsey Island.

Where is the best place to see dolphins in Wales?

Cardigan Bay in Wales is one of the best destinations for seeing dolphins in Europe. The bay is located between the counties of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Gwynedd (far west coast). Here, around 300 Bottlenose Dolphins are residents of a special conservation area which has plenty of food for the dolphins.

How do you pronounce Abersoch in Welsh?

Abersoch. The Llyn village is pronounced as ‘aber-soch’, and the latter part sounds similar to the Scottish ‘loch’.

Can you drive onto Abersoch beach?

Where is it? The beach is a short walk from the centre of Abersoch and and can be accessed from two car parks detailed below. *The main car park is Beach Car Park, Golf Road, Abersoch. You have to pay to park all year round.

Does Abersoch have a microclimate?

With a mild micro-climate, resulting from a sheltered location and proximity to the Gulf Stream, the Abersoch area is sometimes known as the Welsh Riviera.