Shorts Breaks and Accommodation on the Llyn Peninsula

Llyn Peninsula Tourist Information

Jutting out into the Irish Sea, the Llyn Peninsula is a long-established destination popular with families, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts. With traditional seaside resorts like Criccieth and Pwllheli, old fishing villages like Porthdinllaen, and excellent surfing at places such as Hell’s Mouth, staying on the Llyn is guaranteed to be full of fun and exciting possibilities.

About Pwllheli

Pwllheli is perhaps one of the most well-known places in this area, made famous by Butlins more than half a century ago. Today, Pwllheli is a thriving market town with plenty to offer. The beaches there routinely win Blue Flag awards, and their sheltered, south-facing aspect makes them popular with young families who are keen to splash and paddle. There are plenty of opportunities for boat trips from Pwllheli Marina to tour the coastal waters looking for seals, dolphins, and marine birds.

The Coastal Resort of Criccieth

Criccieth is another popular destination, with spectacular beaches and safe bathing. Criccieth Castle sits behind the town’s two beaches, and it’s well worth visiting for the incredible 360° panoramic views from the ramparts. A visit to Criccieth wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Cadwalader’s to sample their famous ice-creams.

Out Door Adventure

If outdoor adventures are your idea of fun, head to Dragon Raiders Activity Park, just outside Criccieth. This park will certainly get the adrenaline racing from paintballing to off-road Segway adventures. Hell’s Mouth, near Abersoch, offers some of the best surfing in the UK and regularly attracts a big surfing crowd. At the same time, south of Abersoch, visitors can go coasteering, gorge scrambling, sea kayaking, and rock climbing - with trained instructors to help you learn and keep you safe.

Walking in West Wales

For walkers, the Llyn Peninsula offers almost 100 miles of coastal path, with trails and walks suitable for all abilities. The hills of Yr Eifl will take you to the highest point on the Llyn Peninsula, giving you a fairly challenging day’s walking. Elsewhere, there are more leisurely walks available, such as that along the headland from Aberdaron, which rewards walkers with superb views over to Bardsey Island.

Restaurants

Everyone likes to eat out in style once in a while, and the Llyn has plenty to offer in this respect. As the peninsula is surrounded by the sea and historically a prime fishing locality, where better to sample some fresh locally-caught fish? Try Twenty Seafood Restaurant in Pwllheli or one of the many excellent fish and chip restaurants, such as Sblash Caban Pysgod in Aberdaron or The Creel in Abersoch. Other top restaurant recommendations include Tremfan Hall in Llanbedrog, The Ship Inn gastropub in Edern, and Tonnau at Criccieth.

The Llyn’s Neighbours

It’s impossible to talk about the Llyn Peninsula without mentioning its proximity to another stunning part of Wales, Snowdonia. Whether you take the steam train from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog or drive over to the National Park, the Llyn Peninsula is ideally situated to enjoy Snowdonia’s natural charms and its own.

Llyn Peninsula Accommodation

We offer a huge choice of places to stay and the best Llyn Península short break and holiday accommodation that you can book with the owners or directly online at affordable prices. The Llyn extends along the North Wales coast like an arm jutting out 30 miles into the Irish Sea. Cardigan can be seen on sunny days from the headland at Aberdaron far to the south across Cardigan Bay. Llyn Peninsula short breaks are popular throughout the year, and many accommodation providers offer seasonal discounts.