| Stretching from the peak of Snowdon to Bardsey | | | | coastline is ideal for sailing (it is known as the 'Cowes |
| Island (or Ynys Enlli - the Island of the Tides), the | | | | of the North') and other water sports. There are also |
| Llyn Peninsula is a unique and beautiful part of North | | | | plenty of facilities for golf, tennis, walking, fishing and |
| Wales, renown for its natural charm and mild climate. | | | | horseriding. |
| So spectacular is its coastline that many thousands of | | | | There is an attractive sailing harbour at Porthmadog, |
| acres have been protected by the National Trust, | | | | which was a lively shipping port for the Welsh slate |
| and vast tracts of land have been designated Areas | | | | industry until the early twentieth century. While just |
| of Special Scientific Interest. It is a haven for wild | | | | outside the town is Morfa Bychan, where visitors are |
| flowers and its indigenous wildlife attracts naturalists | | | | always delighted to discover the never-ending sandy |
| from far and wide - it even boasts its very own | | | | beach at Blackrock Sands - one of Britain's finest! |
| breed of sheep (Llyn Sheep). | | | | For families who fancy a spot of fun, Bodvel Hall |
| From the 5th century until the Middle Ages, numerous | | | | Adventure Park at Boduan (near Pwllheli) lets the kids |
| saints and pilgrims followed the holy route along the | | | | burn up some energy while the adults are able to |
| Llyn's north coast, and it is steeped in early Celtic | | | | relax in its wonderful grounds. On the other hand, |
| Christian history (according to legend there are | | | | Criccieth is the ideal coastal resort for visitors who |
| 20,000 saints buried on Bardsey). Quaint country | | | | prefer to sit back and relax. |
| churches can be found dotted throughout the region | | | | In the village of Llanystumdwy is an excellent |
| - an excellent example is St Mary's at Bryncroes, | | | | museum which celebrates the life of Lloyd George, |
| where St Mary's Well was an important stop on the | | | | the areas most famous son and one time Prime |
| pilgrim's route. | | | | Minister of Great Britain. |
| Nant Gwrtheyrn, a once deserted quarrying village, | | | | Inland Llyn is well worth exploring for its lush valleys, |
| now houses the National Centre for Welsh Language | | | | crystal clear lakes and imposing mountains. The region |
| & Culture. It is also here that you can take a | | | | is rich in mineral deposits and tourists can enjoy a |
| pleasant amble through an area teeming with | | | | visit to the Victorian copper mines at Beddgelert. |
| Mabinogion folklore and natural history. | | | | When you visit the Llyn Peninsuala, you would be |
| The remote fishing village of Aberdaron can be found | | | | forgiven for thinking that you had stepped through a |
| towards the tip of the Peninsula. Traditionally, it was | | | | time warp and had drifted back to a far less stressful |
| the last stopping place for pilgrims on their way to | | | | period in history. Its tranquil beauty, its thriving use of |
| Bardsey. Its delightful beach has won awards and is | | | | the ancient Welsh language and its stupendous |
| always highly popular with families. | | | | scenery make it a unique and fascinating part of |
| For the more adventurous, the areas magnificent | | | | Wales. |