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The natural beauty of Cardigan Bay
The bay itself is full of life, from countless fish species to larger animals, including grey seals, dolphins, porpoises and even the odd whale and shark. Along the coast there is mile after mile of golden sand, award-winning beaches, rocky coves, smugglers’ caves, sheer cliff faces, tiny ports and harbours, and river estuaries.
At the north of Cardigan Bay you will find the Llyn Peninsua. Llyn enjoys a milder, drier climate than that of the rest of Wales due to its proximity to the Gulf Stream ocean current. The peninsula has its own range of hills, the most prominent of which is in the north east, where the sharp peaks of Yr Eifl form the highest point on Llyn at 564 metres high.
At the south of the bay is Pembrokeshire, and its coastal National Park, the only coastal-based national park in Britain. It is one of Europe's most spectacular stretches of coastal natural beauty: rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, wooded estuaries and wild inland hills combine to offer visitors a wealth of wonderful places to explore and enjoy. Pembrokeshire's beaches, all of which lie in the National Park, have been awarded a remarkable number of Blue Flag awards for high environmental and quality standards.
The Snowdonia National Park meanwhile offers some of the most popular walking and hiking routes in the whole of Wales, including the epic peaks of Cadair Idris and Aran Fawddwy, and of course Snowdon itself.
Where to stay around Cardigan Bay
There are plenty of towns and villages to choose from around the bay. Aberdovey is a coastal village on the bay, at the southern tip of the Snowdonia National Park. It has been a popular seaside resort for many decades, with excellent opportunities for walking and viewing the remarkable scenery of this part of the world. Heading north east out of the village will lead you onto the spectacular Panorama Walk, with views of the Dyfi estuary to the south.
Barmouth is a small town in Gwynedd, lying on the estuary of the River Mawddach. It is a popular seaside resort, with a long, sandy beach and a picturesque harbour sitting between the mountains and the sea. Barmouth is the perfect destination for a traditional seaside holiday, with walks and outdoor activities in the surrounding area and plenty of excellent holiday cottage options to choose from.
To the north, Abersoch is a village seaside resort on the southern edge of the Llyn Peninsula, with top-notch beaches, internationally recognised sailing waters, a pleasant climate and beautiful scenery. Just to the south west of Abersoch lies the archipelago known as Saint Tudwal's Islands. One enjoyable activity can be to take a leisurely cruise around the coastline, taking in the islands which have a high likelihood of being occupied by grey seals, guillemots, kittiwakes and shags, scattered across the islands’ jagged rocks.