Porth Dafarch Beach
Menai Bridge, Ynys Mon / Isle of Anglesey
Sandy beach resort on south coast of Anglesey, backed by cliffs and in close proxmity to camp sites. Sheltered and marked bathing area, rockpooling and rambling. Popular with for watersports, particularly windsurfing, surfing, canoeing, sailing and jet skiing.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Toilets with disabled facilitiesThere is also a slipway ramp onto the beach
A hot dog/ice cream van and a caravan park
Activities
SwimmingScuba diving
Sea canoeing and fishing
There is no zoning for water sports
Nature and Wildlife
The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path runs from the beach. Anglesey has a wide range of animal and bird life. Leaflets on Anglesey's natural attractions and walks in the area are available. ring: 01248 752450.Parking
There is free parking for 30 cars by the beach.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily by the local authority. Litter and dog bins are provided but dogs are banned from the 1st May to 30th September.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachMarine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: Menai BridgeCounty: Ynys Mon / Isle of Anglesey
Latitude/Longitude: 53.2863, -4.65107
Postcode: LL65 2LS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
The beach is situated on the coast road between Trearddur Bay and Holyhead.Nearest Railway Stations
Holyhead (Approx. 2 miles away)Valley (Approx. 4 miles away)
Rhosneigr (Approx. 7 miles away)
Ty Croes (Approx. 9 miles away)
Bodorgan (Approx. 11 miles away)
Tourist Information
Llanfairpwll Tourist Information Centre. Tel: 01248 713177. Email: llanfairpwll.tic@virgin.net. www.anglesey.gov.ukSee the Environment Agency report for this beach