Aberdaron marks the final stop on the ancient pilgrim route to Bardsey Island. This white-washed village sits in a sheltered bay where the hills meet the Irish Sea. The stone church of St Hywyn stands right on the sea wall, once acting as a sanctuary for travellers. My top tip is to hike the path to the headland at Pen y Cil. You can watch the fierce currents of the Bardsey Sound for free. Rare choughs with red beaks nesting in the cliffs are a common sight. The scent of salt and coastal gorse fills the narrow lanes. Local boats still run to the holy island when the tides allow. Tiny shops near the shore sell fresh crab and lobster caught that morning. Life here feels distant from the rush of modern life. It is a genuine end-of-the-world escape on the edge of the Atlantic.