Abersoch Holiday Cottages
Abersoch, situated on the Llyn Peninsula offers great beaches, internationally recognised sailing waters and good surfing. Shops, restaurants, bars and cafes are all plentiful and easily accessible in town.
Abersoch
Abersoch is a popular seaside village on Pen Llŷn (the Llŷn Peninsula), North Wales. This is a place that seems to have something for everyone: cliffs and coves, bars and bistros, surf shops and some very browsable boutiques.
With its long golden sands and laid-back surfer lifestyle, it’s not hard to see why it has been loved by generations of loyal visitors. There’s a real buzz in town throughout the long summer season, including an annual jazz festival, a sailing regatta, and a music festival.
With great sweeping views across Cardigan Bay to Eryri (Snowdonia), Abersoch’s large, sheltered beach is perfect for a day spent splashing around and a picnic. All sorts of water sports are popular here, including sailing, paddleboarding and windsurfing, and the beach is safe for swimming. If surfing’s your thing, head to nearby Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth) for some of the best and most consistent waves in North Wales.
Things to do in Abersoch
Abersoch sits on the Wales Coast Path, and there are some great walks from the centre of town. One of our favourites heads east towards Llanbedrog – an eight mile round trip, with some fabulous coastal landscapes along the way. At Llanbedrog, you’ll find the Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw, home to a brilliant art gallery, museum, and tearoom.
There are plenty of quiet B-roads leading out of Abersoch, with routes crisscrossing the rural Llŷn landscapes. It’s a great place to explore on your bike, with a couple of options for bike hire in town. Check out the Sustrans website for local routes.
It probably won’t have escaped you that Abersoch is a bit of a surfer town, and there’s plenty of opportunity to learn how to catch a wave. Abersoch Watersports, Offaxis, and Hell’s Mouth Surf School offer lessons, which usually take place on the nearby beach at Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth).
A RIB boat ride with Abersoch Land and Sea is an exhilarating adventure. Their sightseeing trip explores Abersoch Bay, including St Tudwal’s Islands and Porth Ceiriad. You might be lucky and spot some dolphins and porpoises along the way.
Other nearby places to visit on your next trip to Abersoch include the atmospheric medieval ruins of Criccieth Castle (15 miles), and the Italianate architecture, sub-tropical gardens, and quirky shops of Portmeirion (22 miles). If you fancy taking on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) whilst you’re here, your nearest start point is at Rhyd Ddu (30 miles).
Off the beaten track ideas:
Take on Yr Eifl – AKA The Rivals – there’s really only one way you’d want to be blown away on the top of a mountain, and Yr Eifl – also known as The Rivals – will not disappoint. Expect to be bowled over by the far-reaching views from the summit. Essentially a series of three peaks which tower above the sea close to Pen Llŷn’s rugged north coast, Yr Eifl is the highest point at 564m, but it is the Tre’r Ceiri Iron Age hill fort that is the highlight of this walk. On a clear day you can see as far as the Isle of Man, to the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland and over to the Cumbrian peaks of the Lake District. 13 miles from Abersoch.
Enjoy a drink at the Ty Coch Inn – sitting right on the sands of a sheltered sandy bay at Porthdinllaen on the west coast of Pen Llŷn, and with stunning views over Yr Eifl to the mountains of Eryri, this wonderful North Wales pub is regularly name-checked as being one of the best beach bars in the world. 12 miles from Abersoch.
Abersoch is on the southeast-facing side of beautiful Pen Llŷn (the Llŷn Peninsula) in North Wales. Originally a small fishing port, the village is at the mouth of the River Soch. Nearby villages include Aberdaron, Nefyn, and Pwllheli.
Abersoch has a buzzing café culture – there are so many great places to enjoy great food and drink. Some of our personal favourites include The Llanbedrog Beach Bar for its excellent menu and stunning location; The Dining Room – an intimate family run bistro specialising in seafood, The Potted Lobster for its celebration of delicious Welsh produce, especially seafood, Mickey’s Boat Yard for great coffee and food; Blades Deli and Bakery for high quality treats including wonderful artisan bread; and Petal-a-Pot – a licensed café with a fabulous south-facing terrace. Head to Two Islands Ice Cream for spectacular ice cream and cakes, including vegan options.
One of the most wonderful things about Pen Llŷn is its wild coastal landscape. There are some fabulous hidden coves and bays, which are much quieter than Abersoch. Pack a picnic and a map, it’s well worth exploring whilst you’re here.
