Name: We enjoy taking a stroll around Sandy Bay, especially the dunes, which our little dog absolutely adores. It's incredibly serene there. Additionally, there's a cozy café nearby where you can grab a bite to eat and enjoy a quick cup of tea near Trecco Bay campsite.
Item: Trecco Bay Beach
Rating: 10
Author: Carina Prescott

About Bridgend

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Bridgend attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Porthcawl

7 beaches

Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking

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Bridgend Best beaches

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On map

Good for Relax

Sker Beach

Kenfig 2 km

Very good

8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Gray sand & pebble • Difficult access • Large low tide • Trail > 1km

1.5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Trecco Bay Beach

Porthcawl 0.6 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

4.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Porthcawl beach

Porthcawl 2 km

Good

7.3

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom • Aqua socks necessarily

4.1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Newton Beach

Porthcawl 2 km

Good

7.2

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

1 Amenities index

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Popular types of Bridgend beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 4 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Bridgend.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Bridgend, they are as follows:

The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 4 such beaches.
An important clarification, 4 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
The average distance from the road to beach in Bridgend is less than 500 meters. 3 beaches are relatively easy to access, 1 beach are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Bridgend however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Bridgend's beaches

Trecco Bay Beach

10 Carina Prescott

We enjoy taking a stroll around Sandy Bay, especially the dunes, which our little dog absolutely adores. It's incredibly serene there. Additionally, there's a cozy café nearby where you can grab a bite to eat and enjoy a quick cup of tea near Trecco Bay campsite.

Porthcawl beach

10 Sullivan Whitfield (Sully)

This beach in Porthcawl is probably the best one they have, mainly because of its large size and stunning bay views. Out of all the beaches I've been to, this is the one I've spent the most time at. It provides a more peaceful and enjoyable experience, with clearer waters compared to Sandy Bay.

Newton Beach

10 Kian

Trecco Bay holiday park to Merthyr Mar is a great beach for dogs all year round. Although it's not the best for swimming, the best sandy areas can be found near the rocks when the tide is out.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 19.1°C and water up to 18.2°C in August. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 8°C and water to 9.7°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Bridgend? In total there are 4 beaches and the most popular is Sker Beach.