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Anglesey (/ ˈæŋɡəlsiː /; Welsh: Ynys Môn [ˈənɨs ˈmoːn]) is an island off the north-west coast of Wales. It forms the bulk of the county known as the Isle of Anglesey, which also includes Holy Island (Ynys Gybi) and some islets and skerries. [ 4 ] The county borders Gwynedd across the Menai Strait to the southeast, and is otherwise ...
- The Menai Suspension Bridge. It’s unlikely you'll miss this Anglesey highlight, the Menai Suspension Bridge. You're highly likely to drive across it. Built by Thomas Telford and opened in 1826, it’s the first modern suspension bridge in the world and it connects the mainland to Menai Town - one of the five towns in Anglesey.
- Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. There are countless places worth visiting along the 140 mile/225km Anglesey Coast Path. It goes right round the island. The Friends of the Isle of Anglesey Coast Path website has handy maps and detailed descriptions of the path's 12 sections.
- Llanddwyn Island. This romantic outcrop extending from the mainland is one of the most picturesque locations in Wales. The ruined church was once home to Saint Dwynwen - the Welsh patron saint of lovers from the 5th century A.D.
- The Copper Kingdom. There are surprises around every corner in Anglesey, with one being The Copper Kingdom in Amlwch. It was once the largest copper mine in the world.
Explore Anglesey, a historic island full of character, beauty and adventure. Find out about festivals, food, camping, heritage, wildlife and more on this official tourism website.
The Isle of Anglesey – Ynys Môn in Welsh – is deeper than you may think. By which we mean that the deeper you look, the more you will find. We’re a small island with a big, boundless personality. A proper island too, not an offshoot of Wales, with our own strong identity, atmosphere, culture and community spirit.
- Beaumaris Castle. Beaumaris Castle is one of the greatest of all Welsh castles, one of four included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site that also includes Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech, the Castles of Edward I in Gwynedd.
- Menai Suspension Bridge. Thomas Telford’s Menai Suspension Bridge is one of the most beautiful bridges in Europe, an elegant marvel of the industrial age (it was completed in 1826) in a serene location beneath the mountains of Snowdonia.
- Llanddwyn Island. Llanddwyn Island has one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, a description that also fits Newborough Beach, which you need to walk along to reach it.
- South Stack Lighthouse. This iconic Anglesey lighthouse is just 3 km (5 miles) from busy Holyhead, but the feel of the place couldn’t be more different.
Much of Anglesey’s 125-mile coast is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) – a lovely collection of sand dunes, coves and cliffs, with pretty villages and pebble beaches. It’s particularly beautiful in spring, when the clifftops are sprinkled with wildflowers. Britannia Bridge (in foreground) and Menai Bridge (background), North Wales.
Jan 21, 2021 · Start your first full day in Anglesey bright and early with a walk along one of its best beaches. Newborough Beach is a long, dune-backed stretch of white sand that dusts the island’s southwestern corner, with dramatic vistas of Snowdonia mountain range visible from across the strait. Visitors can pay to park at the Government-run beachside ...
