Best Beaches in Wales

Immerse yourself in Welsh coastal beauty across 114 bathing waters certified by Natural Resources Wales.

114
Matching Beaches
78
Excellent Quality
91%
Clean Bathing Waters
16.3°C
Avg. Sea Temp

About Top Beaches in Wales

Wales boasts world-class coastline including the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the Gower Peninsula (the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), and the Isle of Anglesey. Bathing waters are monitored by Natural Resources Wales.
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Rest Bay Porthcawl beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Rest Bay Porthcawl

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Barmouth beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Barmouth

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Trecco Bay Porthcawl beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Trecco Bay Porthcawl

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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The Longbarn at Caerfallen From £720 Rural Retreats

The Longbarn at Caerfallen

Denbighshire Coastal Stay

The Longbarn is an award winning Grade II listed luxury home fully renovated and beautifully furnished inside and out to make the most of its position and the exceptional views ...

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Bryn Mawr From £893 Rural Retreats

Bryn Mawr

Conwy Coastal Stay

Bryn Mawr is a beautifully converted barn that sits high above the beautiful Conwy Valley. Immerse yourself in some of Wales’s most stunning countryside from this stunning holid...

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Morfa Nefyn beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Morfa Nefyn

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Aberffraw beach, Anglesey Anglesey Excellent

Aberffraw

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Aberdyfi Rural beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Aberdyfi Rural

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Cwm Bach From £540 Rural Retreats

Cwm Bach

Pembrokeshire Coastal Stay

Cwm Bach (Little Valley) is situated in the spectacular Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, voted the UK's Holiday Destination of the Year 2018. It is set in a wooded hillside in...

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Silver Bay Rhoscolyn beach, Anglesey Anglesey Excellent

Silver Bay Rhoscolyn

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Fairbourne beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Fairbourne

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Tyddyn Derwen From £591 Rural Retreats

Tyddyn Derwen

Conwy Coastal Stay

The cottage has been delightfully restored to a very high standard and is decorated in a traditional style. It is the perfect secluded and tranquil spot, nestled in woodland and...

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Llanishen Reservoir beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Llanishen Reservoir

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Pendine beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Pendine

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Penally beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Penally

1 tip
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Manorbier beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Manorbier

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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The Cwtch From £385 Rural Retreats

The Cwtch

Vale Of Glamorgan Coastal Stay

The Cwtch provides you with the peace and tranquillity of the countryside, with close proximity to a beautiful coastline and the many attractions that South Wales has to offer i...

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Abermawr beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abermawr

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Llyn Padarn beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Llyn Padarn

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Caswell Bay beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Caswell Bay

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Nos Da From £468 Rural Retreats

Nos Da

Vale Of Glamorgan Coastal Stay

Nos Da (Welsh for “good night”) is a beautifully presented contemporary cottage offering the ideal tranquil escape in South Wales’ beautiful countryside and nearby coastline mak...

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Abereiddy beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abereiddy

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Porth Neigwl beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Porth Neigwl

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Dairy Cottage From £338 Rural Retreats

Dairy Cottage

Pembrokeshire Coastal Stay

An attractively refurbished cottage for two in the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park, voted the UK's Holiday Destination of the Year 2018. Wonderful for walkers and ...

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Coppet Hall beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Coppet Hall

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Aberdyfi beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Aberdyfi

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Colwyn Bay beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Colwyn Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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High House (Sleeping 6) From £737 Rural Retreats

High House (Sleeping 6)

Pembrokeshire Coastal Stay

Set on a quiet cobbled street in the beautiful seaside town of Tenby on the Pembrokeshire coast, High House for up to six guests is an ideal choice for a family holiday or coupl...

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Abersoch beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Abersoch

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Aberafan beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Aberafan

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Barafundle beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Barafundle

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Frequently Asked Questions — Top Beaches in Wales

Which agency monitors water quality in Wales?

Water quality across Welsh beaches is tested and reported by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) throughout the summer bathing season.

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