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.

Best Beaches in Wales | Pembrokeshire, Gower & North Wales

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Wales Excellent

Rest Bay Porthcawl

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Caerfai

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Wales Excellent

Barmouth

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Wales Excellent

Trecco Bay Porthcawl

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From £483 Rural Retreats

Owl Cottage

Carmarthenshire Coastal Stay

Owl Cottage is a charming Rural Retreat located on a Welsh Hillside close to the Brecon Beacons. Ideal for walkers, cyclists and wildlife enthusiasts looking to explore the beau...

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Wales Excellent

Craig Du Beach Central

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Castle Beach, Tenby

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Wales Excellent

Penbryn

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Anglesey Excellent

Traeth Lligwy

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From £532 Rural Retreats

Bryn Rhydd

Conwy Coastal Stay

Hide yourself two fields away from the nearest lane, enjoying sweeping views over the beautiful Bodnant Estate. Bryn Rhydd is a charming traditional cottage giving you easy acce...

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Wales Excellent

Morfa Nefyn

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded

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Anglesey Excellent

Aberffraw

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Wales Excellent

Aberdyfi Rural

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Wales Excellent

Llangrannog

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From £360 Rural Retreats

Anne's Hut (Monmouthshire)

Monmouthshire Coastal Stay

Anne’s Hut is actually two luxurious shepherd’s huts linked by a decking patio area, set in a green and totally secluded meadow and on the edge of a natural wood. Situated in th...

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Anglesey Excellent

Silver Bay Rhoscolyn

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded

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Wales Excellent

Fairbourne

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Wales Excellent

Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Freshwater East

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From £1,509 Rural Retreats

The Barn at Plas Ashpool

Denbighshire Coastal Stay

Welcome to The Barn at Plas Ashpool, an enchanting haven where rustic charm meets modern luxury in the heart of The Vale Of Clwyd. Original exposed beams and brickwork blend wit...

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Wales Excellent

Llanishen Reservoir

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Wales Excellent

Pendine

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Penally

1 tip

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Manorbier

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From £858 Rural Retreats

Chart House (6 Guests)

Pembrokeshire Coastal Stay

An opportunity for smaller groups to enjoy this stunning Grade II listed property in beautiful Tenby during the quieter seasons. An ideal seaside escape for families, friends an...

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abermawr

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Wales Excellent

Llyn Padarn

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Wales Excellent

Southerndown

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Wales Excellent

Caswell Bay

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From £557 Rural Retreats

Bryn Rhydd

Conwy Coastal Stay

Hide yourself two fields away from the nearest lane, enjoying sweeping views over the beautiful Bodnant Estate. Bryn Rhydd is a charming traditional cottage giving you easy acce...

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Anglesey Excellent

Llanddwyn

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abereiddy

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Wales Excellent

Tal-y-Bont

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Wales Excellent

Porth Neigwl

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From £667 Rural Retreats

Lletty & Annexe

Conwy Coastal Stay

Lletty is one of 10 self-catering cottages on The Bodnant Estate, a strikingly beautiful agricultural estate in North Wales. Set in hilly and wooded countryside in the lower rea...

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Coppet Hall

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Wales Excellent

Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias

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Wales Excellent

Aberdyfi

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Wales Excellent

Colwyn Bay

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From £777 Rural Retreats

Bryndelyn

Ceredigion Coastal Stay

Escape to a luxurious restored 1800s stone cottage in West Wales. Tucked away in a quiet hamlet Bryndelyn is an idyllic peaceful place for couples and families alike who want to...

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Wales Excellent