Stroll through Corsican pines, with red squirrels scurrying up trees and the sea shimmering in the distance, you could forgive yourself for thinking you were somewhere on the west coast of the USA. As you walk on, the wide open sandy beach unveils itself in front of your eyes while the towering mountains of Eryri can be seen in the distance, taking your breath away.
This corner of Wales is a natural treasure trove, where you might spot ospreys hunting for fish, wild ponies grazing on expansive dunes which can shift almost before your very eyes. Newborough forest opens up on to Traeth Llanddwyn, which is dog-friendly. And then there’s Ynys Llanddwyn, impossibly beautiful and romantic and the focus of many photographers trying to capture its beauty. No wonder a recent visitor described this place as the “stuff of dreams”. You can find our pick of the 40 best beaches in Wales here.
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