Pentraeth sits near the eastern edge of Anglesey, where the land slopes toward the vast sands of Red Wharf Bay. This village has roots reaching back to the twelfth century, when a fierce battle took place on its shores. Today, the village offers a slower pace, centred around its old stone church and the quiet flow of the River Ceint. My top tip is to explore the dense pine stands of Pentraeth Forest. You can catch sight of the rare native red squirrel for free. The surrounding meadows bloom with wildflowers during the spring. The tidal estuary reveals miles of rippled sand when the water recedes. Life here feels grounded in the ancient character of the island landscape.