Beaches in Wales | UK Hidden Gems

Spectacular UK beach with views so magical that photos never do it justice

For a calm and relaxing day surrounded by nature, it is hard to find anywhere better than this beautiful beach in North Wales. Famous for its incredible scenery on the Isle of Anglesey, this beach has become well known for its picture perfect views. With soft golden sand, rolling dunes and the sea stretching out in front of you, the beach also offers stunning sights of the Snowdonia mountains. Photo © Eirian Evans ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) As part of the Newborough Warren National N

Storybook village with cosy thatched cottages and a gentle brook running through it

Tucked away among the green, rolling hills of the Vale of Glamorgan, this small village looks as if it has been lifted straight from the pages of a storybook, complete with thatched cottages and impressive historic features. This Welsh beauty spot, which could easily be mistaken for somewhere in the Cotswolds, sits just a quick ten minute drive from Bridgend. With only around 300 residents and no busy high street, this picture perfect village has even made its way onto the bi

Unique and special beach where the sand squeaks as you walk beside crystal-clear water

Sitting on the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales is one of the most unusual beaches in the UK, Porthor. Often called ‘Whistling Sands’, this beach has a strange little trick where the sand makes a whistling noise under your feet. There are only two beaches in Europe where this happens, this hidden gem, known locally as Porth Oer, is definitely a place worth seeing. Photo © Eirian Evans ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) Walking holiday company Mickledore say that visitors love Porthor for its ra

This is the quiet UK beach with soft golden sand and hardly any crowds

Hidden away on a quieter part of the Pembrokeshire coastline is a beach that feels perfect for anyone who loves peace and quiet. Unlike the popular bays filled with day-trippers, this secret spot gives you the chance to enjoy the sea, sand and scenery with barely anyone else around. Many people who visit say they often have the whole stretch of golden sand to themselves, with only the sound of the waves and seabirds in the background. Photo © Keith Salvesen ( cc-by-sa/2.0 )

Charming little seaside village with its own beach, cosy pub, and a famous neighbour next door

Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy some of Wales’ prettiest villages and seaside towns. In fact, this time of year might be the best time to visit, as there are fewer crowds. This hidden gem, often overshadowed by its well-known neighbour Abersoch, is just a five-minute drive from the popular coastal resort on the Llŷn Peninsula. Photo © Iain Macaulay ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) Despite being smaller, Llandbedrog has everything you could want for a peacefu