Introducing Llyn Peninsula
Isolated physically and culturally from the rest of Wales, this 24-mile long finger jutting into the sea is a stronghold of Welsh nationalism. Plaid Cywru, the nationalist party, was founded here in 1925, and Welsh remains the language of everyday life.
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The Llyn (khlee'en) also provides isolation in abundance, with more than 70 miles of largely unspoilt coastline, much under the stewardship of the National Trust (NT). Windswept sandy beaches are a feature, notably at sailing town Abersoch, surf-lover's Hell's Mouth (Porth Neigwl) and, on the north coast, water-sports centre Porth Dinllaen. Near the tip of the peninsula, whitewashed Aberdaron can feel like the end of the earth, but it's the place to catch a boat to the early Christian site of Bardsey Island.
For details of buses see Pwllheli. Beyond Pwllheli, Abersoch has the only tourist office (01758-712929; enquiries@abersochtouristinfo.co.uk; 10.30am-4.30pm Apr-Sep, 11am-3pm Mar & Oct, 11am-1pm Nov-Feb).
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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