We Love Anglesey
We might be slightly biased but when Time Out names Anglesey as its best UK place to visit in 2026 and crowns Traeth Llanddwyn as the best beach in Britain, well, we think that’s the universe catching up with what we’ve always known.
Let us show you around
Start here: Llanddwyn & Newborough
If you only go to one place on Anglesey, make it Llanddwyn. We know we say that a lot.
Traeth Llanddwyn is 3.5 miles of cream sand, wildflower dunes and views that genuinely stop you in your tracks. Used in movie sets, visited by royalty and behind the beach, Newborough Forest stretches out, tall Corsican pines, red squirrels (if you’re lucky), and one of the best places on the island for a proper woodland wander and out on Ynys Llanddwyn itself, there are lighthouse ruins, ancient Celtic crosses, and a legend about the Welsh patron saint of lovers. It’s romantic, it’s wild, it’s completely magical and memorable.
Dogs absolutely love it here. Miles of sand, space to run, and a forest to explore on the way back. Just check the tides before you head out to the island, you don’t want to get stranded (though there are worse places to be).
Practical note: you’ll need a car. Public transport is very limited, but the drive through the forest to the car park is half the experience.
Beaches for Every Kind of Day
Anglesey has over 120 miles of coastline. That’s a lot of beach days.
Rhosneigr is a favourite with surfers, families and anyone who just wants to sit and watch the Atlantic roll in. There’s a great café culture here too, grab a coffee, watch the kitesurfers, and wonder why you don’t live here permanently.
Red Wharf Bay is quieter, sandier and brilliant at low tide when the beach stretches out seemingly forever. The Ship Inn is right on the waterfront, perfect for a pint after a paddle.
Traeth Lligwy in the north is one of those hidden gems that still somehow feels undiscovered. Rocky outcrops, turquoise water on a sunny day, and a gorgeous walk through the dunes. Dogs welcome.
Bull Bay near Amlwch is dramatic in a completely different way, rugged cliffs, crashing waves, and the kind of scenery that makes you feel very small in the best possible way.
Getting Out and About
The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path loops the entire island, 125 miles of coastal walking that threads through dunes, farmland, clifftops and coves. You don’t have to walk all of it (though some people do). Pick a section, pack a picnic, and let the island do the rest.
South Stack Lighthouse near Holyhead is a must, perched dramatically on the cliffs, it’s one of the most photographed spots on the island. The RSPB reserve nearby is brilliant for birdwatching, especially during puffin season in spring and early summer.
Parys Mountain is unlike anything else on Anglesey. The copper mining history has left behind a lunar landscape of extraordinary colours, ochre, purple, burnt orange, that looks like something from another planet entirely. Brilliant for an afternoon out.
The Coastal Path is almost entirely dog-friendly, and honestly, most of Anglesey is. The island is one of the most welcoming places in Wales for dogs, and that’s saying something.
Towns Worth Exploring
Beaumaris is Anglesey at its most charming. A 13th century castle right on the waterfront (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), independent shops, brilliant cafés and one of the prettiest high streets in North Wales. Easy to spend a whole afternoon here without noticing.
Menai Bridge is worth a stop just to walk across Thomas Telford’s iconic suspension bridge, completed in 1826 and still magnificent. The town itself has a lovely selection of independent restaurants and if you’d prefer a trip on the water, head to Rib Ride who’ll wow you with their adventures.
Holyhead is often overlooked but it shouldn’t be. The harbour is busy and interesting, the Breakwater Country Park is a brilliant free day out, and the views across to the mountains of Snowdonia are some of the best on the island.
Amlwch and the surrounding villages in the north of the island have a quieter, more authentic feel, local pubs, independent businesses, and far fewer tourists. If you want Anglesey as the locals know it, head north.
Eating & Drinking
Anglesey’s food scene has had something of a moment lately, and rightly so. The island’s farming and fishing heritage means the produce is exceptional, and the restaurants and cafés making use of it are better than ever.
Y Marram in Newborough has become something of a legend, a relaxed, brilliant restaurant using local and foraged ingredients that punches well above its weight. Book ahead.
Ann’s Pantry in Moelfre is the kind of classic Welsh tearoom that feels like it’s been there forever (it has). Cawl, Welsh cakes, and the most comforting lunch on the island.
Catch 22 in Menai Bridge is the go-to for fresh seafood, crab, lobster, scallops and whatever else came in that morning. Sit on the terrace on a sunny day and you’re set.
Blue Olive & Th eOyster Catcher are firm favourites in Rhosneigr, hearty meals, great cocktails, near the beach and perfect for all the family.
And for a proper pint with a view? The White Eagle at Rhoscolyn, The Lobster Pot on Holy Island, or The Ship Inn at Red Wharf Bay. All dog-friendly, all brilliant.
A Few Things We Love About Anglesey That Don’t Fit Neatly Anywhere
The way the light changes over the Menai Strait at golden hour. The fact that on a clear day you can see Snowdonia from almost every high point. The wild ponies near Llanddwyn. The smell of the sea everywhere you go. The Welsh language on every sign, every menu, every conversation, a living, breathing thing. The feeling, every time you cross the bridge, that you’re leaving the ordinary world behind.
Anglesey does something to people. They come for a week and start looking at property by Wednesday.
We’ve seen it happen.
Ready to Plan Your Visit?
Whether you’re after a cosy cottage for two, a big house for the whole family, or somewhere with a hot tub and a sea view, we’ve got you.
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