Mid Wales is undiscovered country (well, almost). It's always been popular with families holidaying…read morefrom the West Midlands, but the many coastal towns have avoided the typical trajectory of other British seaside resorts (well, ok, not all). Aberdyfi is the quintessence of everything that can remain right with a British seaside town. From its multicoloured but not garish main street to its beautiful white sand dunes, Aberdyfi (pronounced Aber-dovey) is always Aber-lovely. There are watersports to get into, and the jet skis do tend to spoil the serenity at times, but these are small things when you take in the surroundings, which are very relaxing. Good for families, too you can still take a donkey ride during summer, but this tends to be less candyfloss commercialism than a little break from lounging around or swimming in the clean, cool waters. Alternatively, take a walk all along the beach to Tywyn and back. You'll like it.

This is a great place for walkers and families about seven miles south of Carmarthen. The beach is…read morelarge with lovely soft sand and there are nice views across the estuary and River Towy to the village of Ferryside. Swimming is prohibited however because of the tides and mud flats. There is an official car park and also another gravelly and grassy area where one can park for no charge. Besides the main car park are toilets and a shop and cafe. Overlooking the beach is the huge ruin of Llansteffan Castle, also well worth a visit.

This must be one of the best beaches not only in North Wales but also in the UK. It's got acres of…read moresand, spectacular views (you can see Bear Grylls' private island if you know which way to look) and parking is no problem at all. If you fancy a day at the beach then this should be at the top end of your list.

A great little sandy beach just 4 miles from Cardigan in a fairly remote area, and safe for…read moreswimming. You can sometimes spot seals and dolphins too. There are lots of steps down to the beach so may not be suitable for everyone. There's a National Trust car park at the top and a small caravan park (Blaunwaun) nearby.

Totally agree with Jane, a great little beach. Not easy to find or know about unless you know…read more(which, of course you do now) - down a long and winding road that feels like it will never get there. Then you see the sandy bay below, carved out of the hillside and framed by massive steep hills on either side, focussing into the distant sea horizon - spectacular. There's a little hut at the top selling beachy stuff and ice creams and things, along with toilets facilities. The steep steps to the beach are a bit daunting but didn't seem to stop anyone - in fact the beach was packed (this was summer time - just ignore the date of this review) but this didn't spoil it - a great holiday spot for all. Some of the breakers were a bit rough on the day, but these will vary. Excellent place, well worth the effort to find and get to.

A huge, soft and sandy beach, very busy in summer, easily accessible from the town and the shops,…read moreamusement arcades, fast food outlets and pubs. During the holiday season there are often trampolines and donkey rides on the sand. We prefer to come here to walk at quieter times of year. There are great views of the mountains from here, Cadair Idris in particular.

Excellent beach especially when the weather is good. Great sand and about a mile long so plenty of…read moreroom.

I used to go to Ynys Las beach frequently as a child, as I grew up near Tregaron, about an hour's…read moredrive away. I've never been to such a wonderful beach before or since. It's absolutely vast and almost completely unspoiled. There's a toilet block and a small visitor centre, and a wooden walkway across the dunes, but otherwise it's completely as nature intended it to be. Even in the middle of Summer the beach itself feels empty because there's so much open space. As a child my cousins and I used to love running up and down the dunes, eating picnic on the sand, collecting pretty shells and paddling in the water. The sea is a bit rough for swimmers, but otherwise it's perfect. I really enjoy taking my own children there when we come to Wales for visits. It's also a great place to walk dogs in the Winter and to work up a hearty appetite!

The bliss of distance hills and mountains, while walking the dunes or exploring the occasional…read moreappearance of the submerged prehistoric forest - I have travelled the world, but this place has unadorned beauty, and the promise of the bells of Cantre Gwelod if you listen carefully...

This is a nice long, soft and sandy beach with views looking west across the estuary of the River…read moreTowy towards Llansteffan Castle. Lovely for walks and close to the village and the railway station. There is a car park very near to the beach. In the village there are toilets, pubs, cafes and few shops. Great for walking but I don't know what the quality of the water is like for swimming. Not far from Kidwelly on one side and Carmarthen on the other.