Porth Tywyn Mawr (Sandy Beach) Beach

Holyhead, Ynys Mon / Isle of Anglesey

This is a long and sandy beach with sand dunes. It is good for most watersports and there is a village and campsite nearby.

Beach Type

Sand

Activities

Windsurfing
Sea canoeing
Sailing
Swimming and sometimes surfing (in the right conditions)

Nature and Wildlife

Coastal walks taking in the local wildlife including puffins and other rare birds. together with grey seals. porpoise and the occasional sighting of a bottle-nosed dolphin.

Parking

Free parking

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Awards and Recommendations

Green Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Holyhead
County: Ynys Mon / Isle of Anglesey
Latitude/Longitude: 53.3353, -4.57343
Postcode: LL65 4YH
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

The beach is just off the A5108.

Nearest Railway Stations

Holyhead (Approx. 3 miles away)
Valley (Approx. 4 miles away)
Rhosneigr (Approx. 8 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.uk

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Holyhead

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