Coastline

Topic page for content on Wales' stunning 870 mile coastline.

A couple on the coast path looking out to sea with binoculars.

Five birds you’ll see (and hear) along the coast

Discover five evocative bird sounds that you might hear on your coastal journey.

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Girl looking out to sea Near New Quay, Dolphin watching, Ceredigion Heritage Coast.

Get up close and personal with the best of Welsh wildlife

Go wild in Wales with an experienced guide who knows the very best places to see wildlife.

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Interior of a restaurant, with view of sea.

Coastal eateries worth going out of your way for

Discover Welsh towns where you can enjoy innovative, fresh and local food by the seaside.

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Crowd watch a giant peach in the sky against a back drop of fire works

The Fantastic Mr Dahl

Where in Wales did Cardiff-born author Roald Dahl get his inspiration?

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Porth Ysgo, Llyn Peninsula

Discover our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

From rugged ancient stone-strewn coasts to inspiring poetic landscapes - why our AONBs are so special.

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View of St Catherine's Fort on St Catherine's Island, and small boats picking up passengers from Tenby.

Lose yourself in Tenby

Find out how to make the most of your time in Tenby - one of Wales' best seaside towns.

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Man and woman sat on a clifftop looking out to sea.

Could this be South Wales' best kept secret?

Don't tell anyone but we think the Vale of Glamorgan is really rather special. Here's why...

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Family walking along sand dunes to the sea with surf boards

Swansea family holidays

Journalist Iestyn George brings his young family home to Swansea for a holiday to remember.

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New Quay harbour from above.

Discover the coastal communities of Wales

Discover some of our favourite picturesque harbours and colourful seafronts to lose yourself in.

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Seal in waters surrounding Bardsey Island, Gwynedd.

Discover the natural world on Wales' coast

The coastlines and rivers of Wales attract a multitude of fascinating creatures and wildlife wonders.

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Children running in sea

Excite your family with a trip to the coast

What better than an action-packed day of family fun, followed by a homemade ice cream on the beach?

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A man's hands as they prepare fillets of fish

The Coastal Way: a food journey

A coastal culinary journey around West Wales — some of the unique places to eat along The Coastal Way.

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