Pwllheli is a lively market town perched on the Llŷn Peninsula. The town buzzes with energy in the summer when holidaymakers arrive to bask on Blue Flag beaches, eat award-winning fish and chips and shop at the bustling market.
Narrow streets lined with centuries-old townhouses give Pwllheli plenty of character. Enjoy scones, jam and cream at a cute café and sit down for a hearty meal at a traditional Welsh pub. Pick up free-range eggs, fresh bread and organic produce at the twice-weekly market held in the main square.
Marian Y De, also known as South Beach, is fringed by pebble sand and grass-covered dunes. Walk along the Blue Flag beach and enjoy sweeping views over Cardigan Bay. Traeth Glan-y-Don Beach is sheltered by the marina and features calm water that’s perfect for swimming.
Pwllheli is a gateway to the Llŷn Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This unspoilt stretch of coastline will captivate you with its rugged volcanic peaks, rolling hills and ancient Iron Age forts.
Getting there
Pwllheli is located on the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd, a one-hour drive from Barmouth and two hours from Wrexham. Trains run between Pwllheli and Barmouth in under 1.5 hours. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is a two-hour drive away.