Penmaenmawr beach

Nestled beneath the imposing granite cliffs that give this Victorian seaside town its name, Penmaenmawr Beach combines shingle and sand in a compact but characterful setting that's quintessentially North Welsh. The promenade offers classic seaside charm with its colorful beach huts and traditional cafes, while the beach itself provides safe swimming in a sheltered bay that's particularly family-friendly during high tide. Rock pools at the eastern end reward young explorers, and the backdrop of Snowdonia's peaks rising dramatically inland creates one of the most photogenic settings on the Welsh coast, especially during golden hour when the mountains glow against the Irish Sea.