Aberdyfi

Located on the coast of Gwynedd in the Snowdonia National Park, the beach faces south west towards Cardigan Bay, at the mouth of the River Dyfi. The beach is steep and shelving with strong currents from the Dyfi estuary. A harbour can be found to the east of the beach, with dunes to the north west. The coastal waters and surrounding area are listed as a Ramsar site, and also include the Dyfi Estuary Special Protection Area, the Lleyn Peninsula and Sarnau Special Area of Conservation and the Dyfi Site of Special Scientific Interest, confirming the high conservation status of the area. Positioned geographically in mid Wales. The location is the place where the Welsh mountains meet the coastline, within Snowdonia National Park, rewarding visitors with a vista of beautiful natural scenery. The beach is backed by some sand dunes. Perfect destination to briong together a action packed weekend of moutain and sea activites. Walking is a popular pastime in the area, both on the beach and in the surrounding mountains. Sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing are popular here. Water users especially swimmers must be aware that there are strong currents in the area due to the outflow of the Dyfi. Public toilets can be found at the tourist information centre, with further facilities such as shops, cafes, and restaurants located along Terrace Road, adjacent to the beach.