Situated on the northern coast of the Llyn Peninsula, Nefyn beach sits in a sheltered bay and natural harbour on the Lleyn Heritage Coast.
It has crystal clear blue waters, and lovely views over the bay. On fine days, the Iron Age hillfort of Garn Boduan as well as the three peaks of Yr Eifl, or The Rivals as they are known in English, can be seen in the distance.
Although mainly sandy, the beach has a stone breakwater and at low tide rock pools emerge, making it a great spot for a family day out. Bring a picnic, a kite, and bucket and spade, and don’t forget your swimmers – the pristing water is ideal for a dip to cool down in after a few hours of sunbathing.
With the beach facing northwest on one side and northeast on the other, it offers a variety of conditions for watersports enthusiasts who come to kayak, surf, kite surf, and wind surf. Waves at the beach break both left and right and it rarely gets crowded.
The beach has plenty of space too from which to fish. Bass are quite common, and sea trout, plaice, whiting, and rays are also in the area.
For walkers, the Llyn Coastal path runs along the cliffs behind the beach. Start in Nefyn town and work your way towards nearby Morfa Nefyn being sure to stop off for a drink at the Ty Coch Inn in the beautiful fishing village of Porthdinllaen. On the way you’ll have the opportunity to spot a variety of birds including oystercatchers, sand martins, and cormorants. Seals can also be seen bobbing offshore. Take care on the cliffs as the area is subject to earth tremors and landslides.
At the top of the beach are a handful of beach huts and some pretty white-washed cottages. There is a café on the beach which serves ice creams and snacks but opening times are limited.
Access to the beach is down a steep track from the village which those with mobility issues may find challenging. There is also a car park and public toilets at the top of the track.
