Discover Ynys Môn
The Mother of Wales
An island of wild beaches, ancient monuments, dramatic coastline, and a pace of life that feels like a different world. Everything you need to make the most of Anglesey — from Afallon's doorstep.
An island worth exploring slowly
Anglesey — Ynys Môn in Welsh — is the largest island in Wales and one of the most rewarding places in Britain to explore. Over 125 miles of coastline, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, prehistoric monuments older than Stonehenge, and a living Welsh language culture that you'll encounter everywhere from road signs to pub conversations.
From Afallon Caravan Park in Llanfaelog, you're perfectly placed to reach almost anywhere on the island within 30 minutes. The beaches of the south-west coast are on your doorstep. Beaumaris and the Menai Strait are a short drive east. The dramatic cliffs of Holy Island are 20 minutes west. This page is your starting point.
Beaches
Beaches worth the drive
Anglesey has over 20 named beaches, ranging from wide surf-friendly strands to hidden rocky coves. Here are the best within easy reach of Afallon.
Newborough Beach & Forest
20 minOne of the finest beaches in Wales — a vast expanse of sand backed by Newborough Forest, a planted pine forest that's magical to walk through. The path through the trees to the sea is one of Anglesey's great experiences. At the far end of the beach, a causeway leads to Llanddwyn Island.
Trearddur Bay
20 minA sheltered, south-facing bay with clear water and a sandy beach popular with families. Good facilities including a lifeboat station, café, and watersports hire. Snorkelling around the rocky headlands is excellent.
Cable Bay (Porth Trecastell)
5 minA small, quiet cove just down the coast from Rhosneigr. Sheltered and rarely crowded, with good rock pooling at low tide. The sunsets here are among the best on the island.
Aberffraw Dunes
10 minA beautiful, unspoilt beach backed by ancient sand dunes and the estuary of the Afon Ffraw. Aberffraw was once the seat of the Princes of Gwynedd — the history here runs deep beneath the dunes.
Rhoscolyn Beach
25 minA hidden gem on the south coast of Holy Island — a small, sheltered beach with crystal-clear water and dramatic rocky headlands. The coastal walk from Rhoscolyn village is superb.
Benllech
35 minOne of Anglesey's most popular family beaches on the east coast — a long, gently shelving sandy beach with good facilities, a café, and a traditional seaside atmosphere.
History & Heritage
Castles, monuments & history
Anglesey has been inhabited for over 6,000 years. The island's history is written into the landscape — from Neolithic burial chambers to a UNESCO World Heritage castle.
Beaumaris Castle
Built by Edward I in 1295, Beaumaris is considered the most technically perfect medieval castle in Britain — a masterpiece of concentric design that was never actually finished. The town of Beaumaris itself is charming, with independent shops, cafés, and views across the Menai Strait to Snowdonia.
Bryn Celli Ddu
A Neolithic passage tomb dating back over 5,000 years — older than Stonehenge. On the summer solstice, the rising sun shines directly down the entrance passage to illuminate the chamber. One of the most significant prehistoric monuments in Wales.
South Stack Lighthouse
Perched on a tiny island off the tip of Holy Island, South Stack lighthouse is one of the most dramatic sights in Wales. The cliffs are an RSPB reserve — home to thousands of seabirds including puffins, razorbills, and choughs. The walk down the steps to the lighthouse is not for the faint-hearted.
Llanddwyn Island
A tidal island at the southern tip of Newborough beach, accessible on foot at low tide. Home to the ruins of a church dedicated to St Dwynwen — the Welsh patron saint of lovers — and a pair of lighthouses with views across to the Llŷn Peninsula.
Menai Suspension Bridge
Thomas Telford's 1826 suspension bridge — the first major suspension bridge in the world — connects Anglesey to the mainland. The town of Menai Bridge on the Anglesey side has excellent restaurants and a good farmers' market.
Din Lligwy Ancient Village
The remains of a 4th-century Romano-British settlement, remarkably well preserved in a woodland setting near Moelfre on the east coast. Free to visit, and genuinely atmospheric.
Things to Do
Beyond the beach
Anglesey Coastal Path
The 125-mile path circles the entire island, passing every beach, headland, and estuary. You don't need to walk it all — dozens of circular day walks branch off from the main route. The section between Rhosneigr and Aberffraw is particularly beautiful.
Cycling
Anglesey is one of the best cycling destinations in Wales — largely flat, with quiet country lanes and a dedicated cycle route (Lôn Las Cymru / Route 8) that crosses the island. Bike hire is available in several towns.
Birdwatching
Anglesey is exceptional for birds. South Stack for seabirds and choughs, Cemlyn Bay for terns, the Cefni Estuary for waders, and the whole coastline for red-billed choughs — one of Wales's most iconic birds.
Sea Kayaking
The coastline is world-class for sea kayaking — dramatic tidal races, sea caves, and remote beaches only accessible by water. Several operators offer guided trips for all abilities from beginners upwards.
Golf
Anglesey has several good golf courses, including the links course at Bull Bay near Amlwch — one of the most scenic in Wales, with views across to Ireland on a clear day.
Puffin Island Boat Trips
Boat trips from Beaumaris to Puffin Island (Ynys Seiriol) run throughout the summer. The island is home to a large colony of guillemots, razorbills, and — in season — puffins. Grey seals are regularly spotted en route.
Towns & Villages
Worth a wander
Beaumaris
Anglesey's most handsome town — Georgian architecture, independent shops, excellent restaurants, and the castle. The ice cream from Hooton's Farm Shop is legendary.
Menai Bridge
A lively town on the Menai Strait with a good selection of restaurants, a weekly farmers' market, and the famous Swellies tidal race visible from the bridge.
Amlwch & Bull Bay
A former copper-mining town on the north coast with a fascinating industrial heritage. Bull Bay nearby has a dramatic rocky cove and one of Wales's finest links golf courses.
Holyhead
The island's largest town and ferry port to Ireland. The breakwater walk is one of the longest in Britain. The town has a good market and the nearby Holyhead Mountain is worth the climb.
Your base for all of this
Afallon Caravan Park in Llanfaelog puts you at the heart of Anglesey — close to the beaches, the landmarks, and everything in between.