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11 Best Beaches Anglesey in 2024

11 Best Beaches Anglesey For Swimming, Relaxing and BBQs!

Looking for the best things to do in Anglesey? There are many places in the UK that you could go to bask in the warm glow of summer sun, but what is the best beach in Anglesey? The answer to this is going depend on your specific requirements and preferences, such as isolation, water quality, facilities, safety and budget.

Anglesey is the perfect destination for any family wanting to bring out the explorer in their kids. The beaches are some of the best in the world and there are plenty to choose from.

Wales is known for many things, from its beautiful countryside to the literary giants that call it home. With so much to see and do, it’s not surprising that so many visitors make a stop in Wales on their holidays. One of the places that seems to entice (pun intended) people to spend more time exploring its rugged landscape is Anglesey. At 20 miles long and 30 miles across, it’s no wonder there’s a lot for families to enjoy when they visit.

Also, don’t forget to check out my Airbnb Anglesey list.

Don’t forget to check out the best places to stay in Anglesey;



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#1 Beaumaris Beach

Anglesey Itinerary Road Trip

Beaumaris Beach is a beautiful little bay with plenty of space to relax; perfect for families. It’s a great area to set up camp with your folding chairs and umbrella and enjoy a day by the sea. There are two beaches that sit alongside Beaumaris Pier. The west beach is patrolled by lifeguards during the summer holidays, making it a top spot for swimming. One of the best places to visit in a hired car. You can find the best crabbing off the pier in the summer months, or just spend an afternoon digging sandcastles on one of the pleasant grassy banks beside the beach.

#2 Penmon Beach

newborough beach, trearddur bay, cemaes bay, benllech beach, rhosneigr beach

Beautiful Penmon Beach is located in Anglesey, and is only accessible by car or passenger ferry. The beautiful beach is home to the iconic Penmon Lighthouse, and also famous for its resident colony of Puffin birds. Soak up the stunning views whilst swimming, snorkelling in the rockpools, fishing or exploring this wonderful beach. The Café sits on the foreshore and serves light refreshments and has toilet facilities on site.

#3 Llanddona Beach

 rhosneigr beaches in anglesey with the golden sands and blue water

This spectacular beach on the Eastern side of North Wales is situated on the edge of the Anglesey Coastal Path, for walking and cycling. There are car parks with free parking and toilets within easy reach of the beach area. Playing fields are nearby where children can go to have fun. The beach is long and wide with a fully equipped café with toilets open during the summer months. Dogs are welcome on a lead all year round.

Llanddona Beach is a sheltered beach of golden sand bounded on one side by grassy dunes and on the other by a long promenade which stretches all the way to Rhosneigr Beach. The beach is very pleasant for strolling along and there are play areas for children as well as a shop, café and public toilets. You can drive right to the beach if you wish and dogs are allowed off the lead in the designated area.

#4 Red Wharf Bay

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Red Wharf Bay is a huge sandy beach on the northeastern coast of Anglesey, on the shores of the Menai Strait. It is famous for its three mile expanse of sandy shoreline, and as a result, it’s one of the most popular beaches on Anglesey. The bay has plenty to offer including sand dunes along the shoreline, shallow water for safe bathing, a large grassed area and spreading oak trees. The most popular way to reach Red Wharf Bay is by walking along the Anglesey Coastal Path from nearby Llanddona Beach and Benllech.

Glide over the lazy Red Wharf Bay in between Llanddona Beach and Benllech, or relax on the golden sands. Around every corner is a hidden treasure – pristine rock pools for fishing or crabbing, rock arches to explore, or cut glass pebbles to collect and admire. And discover howling seals at low tide in South Stack NSCR.

#5 Benllech Beach

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Benllech beach is a wide, sandy beach on the Llyn Peninsula. It has some great facilities including several cafes, restaurants and shops nearby. The Anglesey Coastal Path cuts right across the beach, providing great views out to sea. Kingfisher, wagtails and lapwings can often be seen from the beach hunting in the shallow waters near the shoreline. The beach receives regular awards for water quality and cleanliness from Keep Wales Tidy.

Ideal for families, this sheltered sandy beach is a safe and popular place for swimming, windsurfing and sea fishing. Families enjoy rock pooling and children try their luck fishing at the foot of the cliffs. The Anglesey Coastal Path crosses the beach so that walkers can explore the area.

#6 Moelfre Beach

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Looking to explore Anglesey’s wild coast ? Why not make a start at the glorious beaches of Moelfre ? Walk along the promenade and on to the beach, then on to harbour walls and head off towards the little coves in the direction of the Lifeboat Station.

Moelfre Beach Park is a very popular place to visit at any time of the year. This beach has a bustling and lively atmosphere due to it being next to the harbour and lifeboat station. This section of the Anglesey Coastal Path is an easy grade and makes for a pleasant walk from caffs, shops, toilets and showers.

#7 Traeth Bychan

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Traeth Bychan is one of the jewels of the Anglesey Coastal Path, a 7.5-mile (12km) trail that follows the shores of this beautiful island. This stretch of sand at the southern tip of Anglesey offers access to sea lions, grey seals, wintering birds and a variety of marine fauna. The beach is sheltered by a headland from the prevailing westerly winds and is therefore great for children. Parking, public toilets and a café are available in Rhosneigr village less than 1/2 mile (1km) away.

The large sandy beach of Traeth Bychan at Rhosneigr is sheltered by the twin headlands of Dinam Fach and Dwyran. A scenic coastal path runs along the far edge of the beach, forking about halfway along to run down onto it (but check tide times first). The sound of the waves slapping against the sand draws you in.  This is a great place for children, as well as a good spot for launching boats.

#8 Lligwy Beach

Lligwy beach is one of the best beaches in anglesey

Lligwy beach is a slice of what makes North Wales so special, a beautiful long sandy beach set amongst spectacular sand dunes. It’s great for surfing, with the waves breaking at Llanddwyn island right next to the shoreline. Families come for the gentle waves and safe swimming, but go home with amazing stories of catching a ride on an expert windsurfer right past them out to sea. When you’ve had your fill of the exhausting swim back, follow the signs to Le Ceilio café for some much needed R & R. 

#9 Newborough Beach

Newborough forest hike

Newborough beach is one of the best things to do in Anglesey and has a stunning white sand beach at low tide and 60 feet of shore line to explore. This large beach is one of the best beaches in Anglesey and provides space for everyone, with sandy bays fringed by smooth, clean pebbles and a safe bathing area patrolled by lifeguards all season long. Newborough is part of the Newborough Warren National Nature Reserve, supporting wildlife including birds and rare plants. Nice sandy beach provides a safe place for children to play.

#10 Lligwy Beach

Trearddur Bay Beach restaurant

The number of great beaches on the Llyn Peninsula is staggering. But wherever you wind up, you can always count on an awesome time on one of Anglesey’s best beaches. Trearddur Bay Beach is no exception. Just 20 minutes from the airport in Anglesey, this expansive beach is an awesome place to spend the day swimming and chilling out.

#11 Rhosneigr Beach 

Rhosneigr Beach In Wales

Rhosneigr beach is an award-winning beach and village on the west coast of Anglesey. With two broad, sandy beaches – one close to the caravan park, and another a bit further round towards Porth Llydan – it makes a great holiday location for families, couples or anyone looking to relax by the seaside. Also known as one of the top Anglesey beaches to visit!

Make sure to check out the Anglesey Itinerary or Beaumaris castle!



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