Headland rocks at Black Rock Sands beach near the Welsh village of Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd

Gwynedd Beach Guide

Gwynedd has so much to offer beach lovers thanks to its incredible coastal terrain. There are enormous sandy beaches, some of the most beautiful sections of the Wales Coast Path and its very own wild peninsula, all set against the mountainous backdrop of Snowdonia National Park. There are fabulous family friendly beach resorts including Barmouth and Caernarfon and if you fancy a wilder atmosphere, try the Llyn Peninsular, where you’ll find many gorgeous wild beaches and coastal towns like Abersoch and Pwllheli.

Beaches in Gwynedd

A few people on Aberdaron Beach in Wales on a beautiful late spring day.

Aberdaron Beach

Aberdaron Beach is a great family beach that lies along the Llyn Heritage Coast and offers a mile of pristine...
Beach huts at Abersoch, United Kingdom

Abersoch Beach

Abersoch Beach is a sheltered stretch of sand in Abersoch that is very safe and ideal for bathers. It offers amazing views over...
Wide angle view over sunset over the sand dunes at Barmouth Beach

Barmouth Beach

Barmouth Beach is a popular sandy beach that lies on the stunning west coast of North Wales in Barmouth, below the...
Headland rocks at Black Rock Sands beach near the Welsh village of Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd

Black Rock Sands

Porthmadog has several beaches nearby but Black Rock Sands is by far the largest and most beautiful with breath-taking views...
Criccieth Beach in Gwynedd

Criccieth Beach

Criccieth Beach is very easy to get to on foot from the town and well worth the walk for its spectacular views...
Dinas Dinlle beach in Gwynedd

Dinas Dinlle Beach

Dinas Dinlle is a beautiful sandy beach near Caernarfon which promises scenic views over the Llyn Peninsula and Anglesey. Apart from offering a very...
Harlech beach North Wales

Harlech Beach

Harlech Beach in Wales enjoys wonderful views of the Snowdonia mountains and stretches out for four-miles. It is covered with perfect, golden...
Nefyn beach with cottages on the sand

Nefyn Beach

Nefyn Beach is a long sandy bay that lies on the north coast of the Llyn Peninsula in Gwynedd. It is...
Pwllheli - holiday resort on the Llyn peninsula North Wales

Pwllheli South Beach

Pwllheli South Beach is an award winning shingle beach that stretches from Pwllheli towards Llanbedrog in Gwynedd. This beach has incredible...