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Porth Padrig is located on the Irish Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 15th place out of 17 beaches in the Isle of Anglesey region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Porth Padrig coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Traeth Mawr, which has a rating of 7.1.
Porth Padrig (Isle of Anglesey) is located outside the Llanbadrig settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Anglesey island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Porth Padrig with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
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There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Porth Padrig. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Porth Padrig implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Porth Padrig, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Porth Padrig does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Porth Padrig for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Porth Padrig can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Porth Padrig.
There are 51 places to stay in the Porth Padrig area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Porth Padrig include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Porth Padrig has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.
The month with the highest temperature in Porth Padrig is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.
Porth Padrig (Isle of Anglesey) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Porth Padrig (Isle of Anglesey) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
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Ogmore-by-Sea 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Lydstep 0.7 km
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Newborough 3.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Swansea 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Aberdovey 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Broad Haven 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise water
Borth 0.3 km
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