Located just off the coast of North Wales the Isle of Anglesey is a great place for a holiday. Near Anglesey is the historic town of Caernarfon as well as the scenic Snowdonia National Park. The island is famous for its beautiful beaches and camping holidays and watersports are very popular.
The Isle of Anglesey comes with a great history and evidence can be found of this at places such as Beaumaris Castle which lies on the north east coast of the island. The castle was built during the reign of Edward I of England over 800 years ago. Although never finished Beaumaris Castle is rated by many as one of the finest castles of its type in the world.
Anglesey has plenty of outdoor activities from coastal parks to visitor farms. Holyhead on the west coast of the island has two such parks located close by. The first is Penrhos Nature Reserve which is just a short distance from the town centre and allows you to view many of the islands native species up close.
Constructed at the time of the Holyheads’ breakwater The Breakwater Country Park stretches along the shores of Holyhead mountain. You can enjoy many of the country walks taking in wonderful views of the port and mountain. If you feel fit enough walk over to South Stack, Anglesey’s primary lighthouse, which stands on its own rocky outcropping at the most western point of the island and can only be reached by crossing a narrow suspension bridge high above the raging sea below.
Watersports fans love Anglesey with its many excellent beaches. On the islands south coast is the village of Rhosneigr with two terrific beaches. You’ll find a wide variety of activities going on at Rhosneigr such as sailing, fishing, diving, and canoeing.
If you’re looking for luxury then Anglesey has many high class hotels available as well. One such hotel is The Tre Ysgawen Hall Country House Hotel located just outside the central town of Llangefni. If you’re looking to stay near the coast then look at either the Trearddur Bay Hotel or The Bulkeley Hotel at Beaumaris.