If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy early autumn somewhere quiet, then this quaint Welsh seaside town needs to be on your list.
Nefyn in Gwynedd is a tiny seaside settlement with fewer than 3,000 residents and this little hidden gem is well worth a visit.
For culture buffs, there’s a fascinating maritime museum that details the peninsula’s stormy relationship with the sea.
The ocean and coast has always been crucial to the economy of Nefyn, so much so that the town’s crest bears three herrings.
You can also wander down the beach towards the west end of the cove where you’ll find the gorgeous fishing village of Porthdinllaen nestled beside the cliffside.
A wander to Porthdinllaen for a pint at the much-loved beachfront pub, the Ty Coch Inn is a must.
This tiny beachside watering hole has five star reviews from punters, with people describing it as “unmissable” and “one of the best in the world”.
Built in 1823, Ty Coch started as a vicarage before it was opened as an inn in 1842 to feed the hungry shipbuilders who worked on the beach.
The Inn has a prime location on the sweeping Welsh seaside, with views across to Yr Eifl and Snowdonia – only residents are permitted to drive to the pub, but the walk across the beach makes the local selection of ales and beers even sweeter.
If you enjoyed the walk along the beach and fancy something a little more challenging, then Nefyn has the perfect opportunity for you.
The mountain of Yr Eifl on the Llyn Peninsula is a three peaked mountain which towers over the sea – on a clear day you can see as far as the Isle of Man.
Its middle peak, Tre’r Ceiri, is one of the best preserved Iron Age fortifications in the country.
Round houses, gateways and ramparts can be seen in a remarkably intact condition, despite estimates that the settlement began as early as 400BC.
To climb Yr Eifl will take around three hours and is rated as a challenging walk, so make sure you’re prepared to scramble up hill and down ale if you want to conquer this stunning landscape,
