" The Local Area
Anglesey has been called a "Treasure Island" and indeed it is. The coastline varies from rugged cliffs to long sandy beaches and little bays and there are many cross-country and coastal footpaths. Those who enjoy an active holiday will find challenging golf courses, exiting sailing and windsurfing, good sea angling and course fishing, canoeing, riding, climbing, designated cycle routes and leisure centres with swimming pools and indoor activities.
There are many craft workers whose works can be seen and bought at various craft centres on Anglesey. There are art galleries with exhibitions and sales of local artists’ works and the fun of a bargain hunt at antique shops and markets. Rainy days need not be dull days as there is a wealth of tourist attractions - see the Butterfly Palace, Sea Zoo, Foel Farm and its Chocolate Factory, Bird World, Model Village, Museum of Childhood to name a few. Plas Newydd, a National Trust property, has beautiful gardens and a famous Whistler room, whilst picturesque Beaumaris has its great castle, Victorian goal, historic buildings and specialty shops.
Weekly markets and farm shops offering local produce and many of the small restaurants, cafes and pubs take pride in serving local foods. Try local cheeses, seafood, and of course Welsh lamb. The Welsh language and culture has shaped the Isle of Anglesey - you will hear welsh spoken all around you.
Snowdonia & the Lleyn Peninsula
Just across the Menai Strait, the stretch of sea dividing Anglesey from the mainland is Snowdonia. Here the National Park encompasses some of the most majestic mountains and stunningly beautiful valleys you will ever see. Two bridges link Anglesey with Snowdonia so it is an easy day's outing to explore the hills and mountains on pretty country roads.
Llanberis is the centre for climbers and is the starting point for the cog railway to the summit of Snowdon; able walkers can choose one of the paths to the summit. There are pretty alpine towns such as Betws y Coed and Beddgelert to visit and the lovely Conway Valley with famous Bodnant Gardens. Rail enthusiasts and children delight in the several small steam railways.
Beyond Caernarfon stretches the Lleyn Peninsula, an area that feels as if time has stood still. A beautiful coastline to explore and interesting places to visit including romantic Italianate Portmeirion. Abersoch is well loved by sailors and Porthmadog and Pwllheli are busy resort towns. At the tip of the peninsula is Bardsey Island, the holy island of pilgrimages, which can only be reached by boat.
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