Aberdovey

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Aberdovey (also known asAberdyfi) is a small seaside village in Gwynedd,Wales.It is situated in Cardigan Bay on the west coastof Wales, on the northern side of the Dyfi estuary and at the southern edge of SnowdoniaNational Park. The village developed around its harbour and theshipbuilding industry, but today it is best known as a picturesque seasideresort with excellent beaches and a thriving water sports industry.

Sport in Aberdovey

Aberdovey is a verypopular location for water sports, including windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing,canoeing, fishing and crabbing. It is home to the Dovey Yacht Club and theAberdyfi Rowing Club. 

The village has a famous golf course atAberdovey Golf Club, founded in 1892, which therenowned golf writer, Bernard Darwin, a member, wrote extensively about. Thefirst Welsh Golfing Union Championship was held at the club in 1895. Thevillage also has its own football club, AberdyfiFC.

Shopping in Aberdovey 

Aberdovey has aninteresting selection of traditional independent Welsh shops, sellingeverything from clothes, furniture, toys, fresh meat, fruit and vegetables,gifts, arts and crafts, rugs, jewellery and more, to specialist boating andadventure sport equipment and supplies.

Food and Drink in Aberdovey 

For such a small village,Aberdovey has a surprising number of restaurants,pubs and cafes, offering traditional Welsh food, fish and chips orinternational cuisine. In addition, there are quite a few restaurants, pubs andhotels a little further away in the surrounding countryside. As you mightexpect from the village’s coastal location, fresh seafood is a particularspeciality.

Attractions In and Around Aberdovey 

The golden beach that stretches towards Tywyn fromAberdovey is said to be one of the finest beachesin Wales. The dunes behind it are ideal for walkers to enjoy the scenery andthe sea air.

Snowdonia National Park covers 823 square miles ofvaried scenery. It boasts the highest mountain in England and Wales, as well asthe largest natural lake in Wales. The park is filled with picturesquevillages, and is an important centre for outdoor activities, including walking,climbing, cycling, mountain biking, fishing, horse riding, canoeing, golf,zip-wire riding, photography, painting, bird watching and much more. 

Approximately nine miles fromAberdovey, Castell y Bere is a historicallyimportant Welsh castle built by Llywelyn the Great in the 1220s. Despite itsnow seemingly isolated location in the shadow of the mountainCader Idris, away from the main thoroughfares, itwas strategically placed to guard an important pass into NorthWales

The Talyllyn Railway is aheritage narrow gauge steam railway that runs between Tywyn and Abergynolwynand Nant Gwernol. The railway offers a fascinating glimpse of the past as itwinds its way at an unhurried pace through the beautiful and unspoiltFathew Valley.

Visit Aberdovey 

With beautiful beaches and a surfeit of leisureactivities on offer, this pretty village is well worth visiting, and also makesan excellent base for exploring both the wonderful coastline of Cardigan Bayand the timeless beauty and rich cultural heritage of Snowdonia NationalPark.

The Four Seasons Hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel
3.5 out of 5
54 Portland Street, Aberystwyth, Wales
The price is S$115 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
S$115
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Aberystwyth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (250 reviews)
"Excellent studio apartment at a reasonable price. Convenient for the beach and town centre. Friendly staff. Parking not great but this seems to be a problem for the whole town centre."

Reviewed on 2 Jun,2024

The Four Seasons Hotel
Penhelig Arms
Penhelig Arms
3.5 out of 5
27-29 Terrace Road, Aberdovey, Wales
The price is S$152 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
S$152
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Aberdovey. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (131 reviews)
"Fantastic place. As described. Staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 27 May,2024

Penhelig Arms
Dovey Inn
Dovey Inn
3.5 out of 5
8 Seaview Terrace, Aberdovey, Aberdovey, Wales
The price is S$129 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
S$129
per night
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in Aberdovey. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Aberdovey Golf Club and Aberdyfi Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (111 reviews)
"Helpful staff comfy room and bed good food"

Reviewed on 10 Jun,2024

Dovey Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Fanny Talbot
The Fanny Talbot
3 out of 5
High Street, Barmouth, Wales
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Barmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Barmouth Beach and Ty Crwyn are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"Clean and well fitted out (as described) and in a good location for harbour and beach. Friendly staff. I was initially concerned at a lack of information about where we could park, but once we had got to the place to ask, turns out they have a free parking space nearby for guests and we were not ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun,2024

The Fanny Talbot
Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort
Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort
3.5 out of 5
Pennal, Machynlleth, Wales
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Machynlleth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
Fantastic place to stay
"Fantastic stay. Quiet, friendly staff, clean rooms. Good location to aberdyfi beach which is beautiful. Not sure why there are a few bad reviews would definitely recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 11 May,2024

Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort
Brynllwyd Glamping
Brynllwyd Glamping
2 out of 5
Brynllwyd, Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Wales
Book a stay at this spa campground in Aberystwyth. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a garden. Popular attractions Devil's Bridge Falls and Silver ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Gorgeous pod to stay in!
"A lovely pod next to the owner's farm house in a lovely quiet spot with a lovely private lake to walk around, hot tub to spend the night in, views of the hills from the deck in the day time, good parking space, Oven, hobs, microwave, toaster, and everything else you could need in the kitchen. Strong ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct,2023

Brynllwyd Glamping
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
21 Mar 2020

The beach is fabulous & dog friendly. We have been going there for many years. It's a very picturesque seaside town. Gets very busy at peak times.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
25 Sep 2019

A lovely base to explore this area of Wales. Lots of choices for eating out. Cambrian day ranger ticket was good value on the efficient rail service. With planning,it's possible to visit at least two coastal resorts in one day.