Benllech Bay Sands
Set on Anglesey’s east coast, and just a short stroll from our cottage, Benllech Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the island. It has fine golden sand and clear Blue Flag waters that are a delight for families to paddle and swim. At low tide the sand stretches for miles so there’s plenty of space for activities including swimming, building sandcastles, windsurfing, sailing and sea fishing. There are plenty of rock pools providing opportunities to see crabs, starfish and small fish up-close.
Benllech Beach has good facilities including disabled and pushchair access. Close to the village of Llangefni, it has roadside parking (fee) with easy access to the sand. There’s also a café, toilets, beach shop and first aid point.
Backed by grassy cliffs, the beach has a promenade and the Isle of Anglesey Coast Path runs through Benllech village.
Lligwy Beach
A wide, sandy beach located just around the corner from the village of Moelfre. Just 3.5 miles north of Benllech and Traeth Arian Cottage, Traeth Lligwy is backed by low sand dunes giving it a wild, open feel, which is exactly what it is.
At low tide a large expanse of firm sand is revealed providing all the space you could need for beach games of any description. Along with a range of facilities including toilets, car parks and a shop this is a great family beach that still manages to retain a natural feel.
Traeth Lligwy beach is also popular with water sports enthusiasts and can be good for windsurfing, kitesurfing and even surfing.
Traeth Yr Ora Beach
Situated just 6 miles north of our cottage, this lovely wide sand and shingle beach is just far enough off the beaten track to make this one of Anglesey’s true hidden gems.
Named the 'UKs Best Kept Secret' in 2021 by onbuy.com, the beach itself is a long stretch of sand and shingle at high tide. As the tide drops an expanse of flat sand is revealed.
Set between its more popular neighbour, Lligwy beach, and the mouth of Afon Goch (Red river), Dulas Island with its pointed tower can be found just off the coast. It is said the tower was built by the lady of Llys Dulas Estate to offer shelter to any shipwrecked sailors who might wash up on the island.
With the nearest parking around a mile away at neighbouring Lligwy the beach is usually quiet throughout the year.
Porth Wen Beach
Travelling some 12 miles north west from the cottage, Porth Wen is an interesting little bay just west of the popular Bull Bay. Despite it’s attractions Porth Wen is quite off the beaten track and mostly frequented by fishermen.
The shoreline here is fairly rocky and a host of rockpools are uncovered as the tide drops out. Towards the western end of the beach is a large natural rock arch which appears incorporated into the remains of an old harbour.
Perhaps the most interesting feature of Porth Wen is the old brickworks which closed when World War I broke out. The ruins of the chimneys, factory buildings and kilns remain creating an eerie backdrop to this pretty cove.
Access to Porth Wen can be challenging as it involves a steep path. Parking nearby is also very limited.
West Coast Beaches
Due to its size, the Isle of Anglesey is easily travelled while staying in our cottage and so the beaches found on the western coast are also very much of interest to visitors.
These range from Llanddwynn Beach to the very south West, an excellent sandy beach backed by forest and extensive dunes, past Aberrffraw Beach, a quiet and unspoilt cove, and on to the stunning beaches of Rhosneigr and Rhoscolyn, both vast expanses of family friendly golden sands.
Slightly further up the coast from Rhosneir will land you at another of Anglesey's most popular beaches, Trearddur Bay. Here you'll find a vast expanse of sand overlooked by a large hotel and two golf courses, the beach is also the site of an ancient burial ground. The long curving sand slopes gently into the sea and gets the sun all day long.
Finally, and by no means least, the north western beach of Porth Swtan (Church Bay) provides a 'Blue Flag' pebble and sand beach, bordered by rock pools against a backdrop of steep cliffs. A dog friendly beach with lifeguard services and a restaurant renowned for its lobster.