The Isle of Anglesey is a vast-feeling landscape of coastlines that alternate between rugged and rocky, and soft, golden sandy. Pine forests and rolling hills sit behind the coast, and between the two, on the very edge of the cliffs, are fantastic seabird colonies, where razorbills and puffins abound. Anglesey is also known for having the largest concentration of ancient sites in Wales, and as a stronghold of the Welsh language. The best places to stay in the Isle of Anglesey are scattered across the region, with coastal hotels, rural B&Bs, and the odd country house hotel.
The Isle of Anglesey is a haven for walkers, hikers and climbers; wildlife enthusiasts and twitchers; sailors; and anyone with an interest in history or the Welsh culture. It also makes a great spot for a family holiday: trek up Holyhead Mountain, take a boat trip to Puffin Island, and explore the ruins of Beaumaris Castle, before enjoying some time on one of Anglesey’s beaches.
For history buffs there are plenty of Bronze Age and Iron Age sites plus numerous Neolithic remains. Anglesey also has one of the first copper mines in Britain. For twitchers we recommend South Stack, an island and RSPB reserve off Anglesey’s northwestern coast, where you may see guillemots, puffins and razorbills flitting about the clifftops. Anyone travelling with kids may also appreciate a trip to the Anglesey Sea Zoo, and Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch - this isn’t a cat-related typo, it’s the longest place name in Europe!
As with many popular tourist destinations the best place to stay in the Isle of Anglesey are very busy during the peak holiday periods. So do your research and book well ahead to avoid disappointmet!