Pwllheli is located on the Llyn Peninsula, much of which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in North West Wales on the edge of Cardigan Bay where it enjoys a mild climate and relishes in the title as the unofficial capital of the Llyn Peninsula. Sitting on the convergence of two rivers, the Erch and Rhyd-Hir it is no wonder that part of the towns history is intertwined with shipping. The harbour was established in the 18th century and whilst it was a subsidiary port to Beaumaris it was able to accommodate ships up to 60 tons and was always busy. Today the harbour is filled with yachts, boasting one of Wales’ best marinas with moorings for up to 400 boats and from here enthusiasts sail Cardigan Bay with its fantastic views of the Snowdonia mountains, to Anglesey or to Ireland. Pwllheli is an ideal base to explore this area, as well as nearby Snowdonia, Anglesey and the western coast of Wales the town centre provides a wide range of traditional and local stores to cater for most needs, indeed it was historically a market town and today it still plays host to regular weekly markets. Many of the buildings in Pwllheli are also listed, including the Old Workhouse, The Penlan Fawr, Whitehall and The Old Town Hall and a stroll around the town will prove quite rewarding. Pwllheli is popular with both residents and visitors, there is the sailing club, the rugby club or the golf club - where the clubhouse has the distinction of being the closest to sea in the UK. There are two main beaches, South Beach with its Blue Flag award, or the Glan-y-Mor, if you prefer swimming in the clear clean waters then South Beach should be your first choice as Glan-y-Mor is towards the rear of the marina by the workshops and compounds although it does improve further along the beach. In short Pwllheli offers a wide variety of attractions however with Snowdonia being so close it is easy to understand why families enjoy this popular resort as they can get both the benefit of the sea or the mountains providing for a truly varied holiday.
Attraction
Camping
Cottage
Hendy Cottage
Llety Adda
Llwyn
Terfyn Coach House
Wheelhouse Cottage
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Hafan y Môr Holiday Park
Sanctuary Lodges
Inn
Market
Pub and Bar
Tafarn Pen y BontTu Hwnt Ir Afon
Restaurant
Bella Notte
Mariner Wine & Food Bistro
Polash Balti Restaurant
San Carlo Italian Restaurant
School
Ysgol Cymerau
Ysgol Glan Y Mor
Self-Catering
Gwyndy
Hafan y Môr Holiday Park
Marina Terrace
Old School Apartment
Solicitor
Taxi
Abercabs
Abersoch Cars
Llanbedrog Taxi
Nefyn & Penllyn Taxi Services
Rhyd Taxis
Stanways Taxis Pwllheli
Vet
Sports Clubs
Clwb Rwyfo Pwllheli (Rowing)
Pwllheli CC (Cricket)
South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club (Sailing)
Shops
Stanley Jones
Abersoch Garden Centre
Edward Ellis
W L Jones
Murphy Alton
Cobblers
Osborne Footwear
Flower Studio
Rhosfawr Caravan Park
Ty'n Lon Uchaf
Rowlands Pharmacy
Activities
Dragon Raiders Paintball Park(Adventure)
Bob Valentine Shooting School(Shooting)
Shearwater Coastal Cruises & Dive Charters(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Pwllheli
Old School Apartment (0.36 miles)
For booking purposes the whole apartment is classed as 1 room.The Old School Apartment provides comfortable spacious self catering accommodation for up to six people. Two twin rooms with two ... More
The Crown Hotel (0.41 miles)
Plas Bodegroes (1.09 miles)
One of the highest rated restaurants in Wales, personally run by Chris and Gunna Chown. Holder of a Michelin star for 14 years, Chris and his team cook Modern British ... More
Corrigans Shore Guesthouse (2.49 miles)
At Corrigan’s Shore Guesthouse you can experience quality and comfort in our five spacious en suite bedrooms, with views of Lough Erne or the Fermanagh countryside. All rooms have a television, tea/coffee facilities and hairdryer. ... MoreGoslings (5.71 miles)
The Egryn Abersoch LLP (5.80 miles)
Woodlands Hall Hotel (6.13 miles)
The Woodlands Hall Hotel, situated on the idyllic ... More | visit website
Gwyndy (6.13 miles)
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Just a short stroll from a sandy beach, this modern, comfortably furnished single storey property makes an ideal base for summer seaside holidays and winter escapes. Situated ... More
Porth Tocyn Country Hotel (6.36 miles)
One of the first pioneering Country House Hotels set up in the 1940's and under continuous family ownership ever since.
Located above Cardigan Bay with fine views across this beautiful area towards Snowdon.
True country house comfort ... More
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Bron Eifion Country House Hotel (7.49 miles)
Bron Eifion Country House Hotel is a luxury 4 star hotel, situated just ½ a mile from Criccieth on the Llyn Peninsular. This grade II listed building overlooks beautiful gardens within the 5 acres of ... More | visit website
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