Visited April 2015: "Breathtaking views of the Narrow Sea/St George's Channel"…read more Overlooked by the imposing craggy hill of Carn Llidi, this wide expanse of fine white sand curves north towards the remote rocky headland of St Davids Head. It is known to surfers as one of the best beaches to surf at, cliffs to hike, has parking, and a restaurant. There is a lifeguard on duty from end of May and the beginning of September.

One of my favourite beaches in Wales as it's so beautiful and remote. The golden sand is soft and…read morethe bay is sheltered between the headlands of St David's Head and Point St John which stretch out into the sea. A 'blue flag' area which is popular with surfers, swimmers, canoeists and walkers. The Pembrokeshire coastal path takes you in either direction around the cliffs to enjoy the fantastic views. We have friends in St Davids (just a few miles away) so have often combined visits to see them with walks around this lovely bay.

Posiibly the greatest beach in Britain. Smooth golden sand meets the clear blue sea. Divine views…read moremake for picture postcard scenes and the open beach is perfect for a family day out. An abundance of inspiration for artists and photographers alike and has even been known to have good surf on windier days I have been here many a time and it has never failed to disappoint. A definite must-see if you are in the area with something for everyone.

Barafundle Beach is, for me, the best beach in Wales - And I'm not the only one who thinks it's…read moreamazing - It was voted by the Times and the Good Holiday Guide as one of the top 10 beaches in the whole world. Barafundle is a sandy beach, surrounded by limestone cliffs - you therefore have to be prepared for a bit of a hike along the cliffs to get to the beach (about 1K) - not a difficult walk, but steep steps at both ends. You can park in the National Trust car park for a few quid. This whole estate (Stackpole) is National Trust, and therefore beautifully preserved - This obviously limits facilities. There are tea rooms in the car parks near the beach - but no facilities at all once you walk there. This is to the great benefit of the beach - it is truly natural and wonderful. The 'desert island' experience is well worth the walk. The water quality is fantastic - it is crystal clear. There are no rocks or dangerous currents - so bathing is very safe - Although you must be careful because there is no lifeguard cover here. This beach is perfect - See my Stackpole review for some more of the attractions at this National Trust site.

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.

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.

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 WOW for Saunton Sands. An unspoilt, endless run of beach for surfers, paddlers, dogs &…read moregrokels like me! Truly beautiful - wild, great light & so peaceful. Perfect.

Beautiful calm and quiet beach which few tourists visit but known by all the locals. Accessed via…read moreBraunton Burrows you come over the top of the sand dunes to a mass expanse of beach. Dogs allowed all year round and perfect to sunbathe in peace. I miss North Devon!

A great place for a day out in summer: a pleasant little town with some interesting craft (and…read moreother) shops, nice cafes and pubs, and this gorgeous big sandy beach. The water is shallow and the beach is well looked after, so it's great for all the family for swimming, sunbathing or making sandcastles! Very close to the shops and there's a cafe adjacent to the beach which sells good value hot snacks and light meals. There are nearby toilets and the car park is very close to the beach too.

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This is a wonderful large sandy beach, absolutely unspoilt and perfect for a day out, especially in…read moregood weather. It's about a five minute walk from the car park and this path is wheelchair friendly too. There is a long grassy headland on either side of the beach and rocky cliff paths to explore. In fact, if you take the east one it will take you eight miles or so around to Tenby; great for hardened hikers - I only walked a small fraction of that route the other day! A short way along the cliff path on the same headland is a fascinating Neolithic burial chamber. The beach is overlooked by a large medieval castle which was the birthplace of Gerald of Wales. The whole area is great for walking or just sitting on the soft sand to hear the sea - which is apparently great for surfing too, so I'm told! The most amazing thing about this beach is the fact that it is seldom crowded even in good weather. Please see my photos which were taken last week on a gorgeous warm and sunny day at the end of June - there were only a handful of people there!

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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.