Abergele

Travel Guide

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Although Abergelecan sometimes be overlooked in favour of more well known north coast holidayresorts in Wales, it still holds its own and has a good choice of things to doand the splendour of the Irish Sea to provide the perfect backdrop to them.

As most small market townsin Wales, Abergele has a strong sense of communityand ties to both rural and industrial pastimes however, it's the pull of thebeach that keeps visitors coming back for more. Nearby Pensarn provides thesought-after seaside scenes a stone’s throw from Abergele'sattractive inland setting.

Shoppingin Abergele

Abergelehas a good choice of shops with Market Street and Bridge Street holding thelion's share of available retail therapy. Caravan and camping outlets, seasidesouvenirs and hardware stores, tend to be the order of the day and when you'rein need of sustenance you'll find several sandwich shops and cafes offering morethan enough to ease you through from afternoon to evening.

Restaurantsin Abergele

Fish and chips, local lamband Welsh specialities can all be found within Abergeleand Pensarn and if you're in the mood for unpretentious fare and cosy cafesthen you won't go far wrong.

In addition to regionaldishes, Abergele also has a good choice ofinternational offerings with both Indian and Chinese restaurants providing analternative to freshly caught seafood and beef or lamb grills.

Landmarksin Abergele

Abergeleand the surrounding inland area is well known for its iron age hill forts ofwhich Castell Cawr is probably the most popular. From here you can get somesuperb views of Snowdoniaas well as visit several caves inhabited by lesser horseshoe bats.

Another of Abergele'swell known landmarks is the Grade I listed Gwrych Castle that was built in theearly 19th century and has since been preserved, renovated andconverted into a hotel which now provides around 75 luxury guest rooms offeringgreat views of the surrounding hillsides.

OutdoorActivities in Abergele

There are numerous walks tokeep visitors happy and healthy in Abergele and,although the sandy beach at Pensarn is the main draw when the weather's warm,there are plenty of hillsides and woodlands that provide an equally attractivealternative.

Thanks to the local railwaystation and sightseeing tour buses, visitors can really make the most of thecoastline with the likes of ColwynBay, Prestatynand Llandudnoall easily accessible if you fancy a day out.

Naturein Abergele

The town of Abergeleis surrounded by wooded hillsides with the highest, Moelfre Isaf, presenting afabulous view of the area from just over 1000 feet. From here Snowdonia andeven the Isle of Man are visible on a clear day.

Further down the hillsideand the nature reserve at Pensarn Beach provides an accessible glimpse at thebird life known to inhabit the shingle and sand shoreline, as well as offeringsome great views out to sea where it's rumoured a ghost ship has been spottedon more than one occasion.

EssentialAbergele

Combine the market town of Abergelewith the seaside promenade of Pensarn and you have the complete package when itcomes to lesser known locations that deserve to be experienced on the northcoast of Wales.

The Kinmel & Kinspa
The Kinmel & Kinspa
4 out of 5
St George Road, Abergele, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,631 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P6,631
P7,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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The Kinmel & Kinspa
Bull Hotel
Bull Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Chapel Street, Abergele, Wales
The price is P5,579 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
P5,579
P6,694 total
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Mar 27 - Mar 28
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The Marine Hotel
3.5 out of 5
The Promenade, Llandudno, Wales
The price is P2,789 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P2,789
P3,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Llandudno. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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Very nice views
"The room we were given a partial sea view, which was excellent. Our only criticism with the room was the layout, as there werent bedside tables on both sides, there was a big wardrobe, which could have been put elsewhere in the room. Other than that, it was excellent."

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

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Beautiful 2-bed Caravan in Abergele Town
3 out of 5
Abergele
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Beautiful 2-bed Caravan in Abergele Town
Beachmount Holiday Apartments
Beachmount Holiday Apartments
3 out of 5
67 Colwyn Avenue, Rhos-On-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Colwyn Bay. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Conwy Castle and The Holy Well and Chapel ...
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Reviewed on Sep 29, 2024

Beachmount Holiday Apartments
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No 1 Railway Cottages
3 out of 5
Betws-Y-Coed
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