Is Benllech worth a visit?

Benllech is a large village on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. It is in the community of Llanfair-Mathafarn-Eithaf, which has a population of 3,382, making it the fourth largest settlement on the island of Anglesey.

Is Benllech Beach safe to swim?

Benllech is one of the most popular of the island's beaches with fine golden sand and clear blue waters which are exceptionally safe for bathing and paddling. There are excellent disabled facilities with access for both prams and disabled visitors.

What shops are in Benllech?

BENLLECH FACILITES

Everything you need for your visit you can buy in Benllech. Not only do we have a Co-op, Spar and Tesco Extra in the village but further afield there is a Waitrose in Menai Bridge. In Llangefni in the centre of the Isle of Anglesey there is an Asda and Iceland.

Is Benllech a village or town?

Benllech is a small town on the Isle of Anglesey. The popularity of its beach makes Benllech - on the A5025, the main road around the north of Anglesey - one of the most visited places on the island.

Is Benllech a blue flag beach?

About Benllech Beach

The Anglesey Coast Path follows the coast along the cliff top and there are panoramic views along the coast in both directions. Good disabled facilities and access for young families. Blue Flag beach.

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Is Benllech Beach clean?

The beach has been granted two prestigious awards: the Blue Flag Award and the Marine Conservation Society Recommendation, meaning that you know you're heading to a clean and pristine location. Nearby are many other lovely beaches, including St. Davids, Red Wharf Bay and Traeth Bychan.

Which beach has most blue flags?

Kerry leads the way when it comes to Blue Flag status, with 15 Blue Flag awarded to the county – 13 beaches and two marinas were rewarded for the high standards they maintain.

What is the prettiest village on Anglesey?

What is near Benllech?

How big is Benllech?

Population : 2,236

The village has several bed and breakfasts, hotels and caravan sites. The Wales and Anglesey Coastal Paths pass through Benllech. The quality of the village's design was recognised when it earned Civic Trust Award. This is a small town in category 5.

Can you walk along the beach from Benllech to Red Wharf Bay?

The route runs for a distance of just over a mile, following a steadily rising footpath. You can start the walk off from the public car park at Benllech Sand and pick up the waymarked trail from there. You'll pass around the rocks at Trwyn Dwlban and the adjacent quarry before descending to Red Wharf Bay.

What is Anglesey main town?

Today, Holyhead is the largest town, and the administrative centre is Llangefni. The county is part of the preserved county of Gwynedd. The Isle of Anglesey is sparsely populated, with an area of 276 square miles (710 km²) and a population of 68,900.

Are dogs allowed on the beach in Benllech?

Benllech Beach

At low tide, there is plenty of space for dog walking, building sandcastles and searching for crabs and starfish in the rockpools. Dog Restrictions: Dogs are not allowed on the main section of the beach between 1st May and 30th September.

Are Anglesey beaches clean?

Anyone visiting Anglesey can be sure that they are enjoying some of the cleanest, safest, and very best beaches in the country. Anglesey is blessed with a number of sandy beaches around the Island, which are great for bathing, paddling, beach combing and walking.

Does Anglesey have nice beaches?

Settled on the north-west coast of the island is where you will find our next favourite beach in Anglesey, Church Bay. Otherwise known as Porth Swtan, this lovely sand and pebbled beach is one of Anglesey's hidden gems! Stroll along the shores which are speckled with rockpools, perfect for the little ones to explore!

Why is Anglesey so popular?

With over 120 miles of coastline, the island of Anglesey is a popular destination for people heading to North Wales. Beautiful sandy beaches and coves line the east and west coast of the island, with rugged cliffs to the north and the Menai Strait to the south.

How do you spend a day in Anglesey?

Which side of Anglesey is best?

South West Anglesey

The South West corner of Anglesey, accessed via LlanfairPG, is arguably the quietest area on the Island, however it is jam-packed with tourist opportunities and spectacular views across the straits to Caernarfon and the Llyn Peninsular.

Why is Anglesey so expensive?

Why is Anglesey so expensive? High demand and low supply to the market are fuelling the spike - and Covid is increasing the interest in rural and coastal properties.

Which royal lives in Anglesey?

In 2011 Prince William and Kate moved to the island of Anglesey, off the north west coast of Wales, while William served there as an RAF Valley search and rescue pilot.

What is the most expensive area in Anglesey?

Data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that of the 11 council wards in Anglesey, Lligwy saw the highest median house price in 2021, of £289,975. This was followed by Seiriol (£275,000) and Aethwy (£245,000).

Which two Indian beaches get Blue Flag?

Padubidri Beach – Karnataka. Rushikonda Beach – Andhra Pradesh. Kovalam Beach – Tamil Nadu. Eden Beach – Puducherry.

What are black flag beaches?

However, there are some coastal spaces that don't make the cut. In fact, some are so contaminated that they have been 'awarded' with Black flags. Black Flag beaches tend to experience overcrowding from tourism, contamination and have poor waste management.

Is there a purple flag at the beach?

Purple Flag – Dangerous Marine Life

Finally, a purple flag means that there is dangerous marine life out on the water or beach. This could mean jellyfish, stingrays, sea snakes, or other marine life except sharks. If a shark is in the water, then a red flag or double red flag will be hoisted.