Menai Strait · Heritage
Beaumaris
A handsome waterfront town centred on its castle, pier and views across the Strait.
Explore Beaumaris →Beaches, lighthouses and island roads beyond the Menai Strait
Explore Beaumaris and Menai Bridge, follow the coast to South Stack and Holyhead, then slow down around Newborough, Rhosneigr and smaller villages across Ynys Môn.
Ynys MônOne island, many very different coastlinesAnglesey is compact enough to explore comfortably, but best enjoyed one coast section at a time.
Explore Anglesey
Choose somewhere to begin
Use the map to explore historic towns, beaches, lighthouses, coastal villages and the Menai Strait.
Featured places
Where to go on Anglesey
Choose the Menai coast, Holy Island or the south-west beaches first, then add nearby stops.
Holy Island · Coast
South Stack
A dramatic lighthouse and sea-cliff landscape west of Holyhead.
Explore South Stack →South West · Landscape
Newborough
Forest, dunes and broad beaches with views towards Eryri.
Explore Newborough →Menai Strait · Town
Menai Bridge
A small town overlooking the Strait and historic bridges linking Anglesey to the mainland.
Explore Menai Bridge →Holy Island · Town
Holyhead
A major harbour town with access to dramatic coast and headland walks.
Explore Holyhead →West Coast · Village
Rhosneigr
A popular coastal village of beaches, watersports and wide western views.
Explore Rhosneigr →North Anglesey · Town
Amlwch
A small former copper-port town with industrial and maritime history.
Explore Amlwch →North Coast · Village
Cemaes
A sheltered harbour village on Anglesey's northern coast.
Explore Cemaes →North Anglesey · Heritage
Parys Mountain
A striking former copper-mining landscape of vivid mineral colours.
Explore Parys Mountain →Choose your kind of day
What is Anglesey best for?
Dunes, bays & wide horizonsBeaches
South Stack and exposed coastLighthouses & Cliffs
Castles, ports & copper historyIsland Heritage
Bridges, water & mountain viewsMenai Strait
Easy combinations
Places that work well together
Anglesey's size makes compact loops easy, especially if you stay on one side of the island.
Beaumaris & Menai Strait
A history-and-waterfront day.
- Beaumaris castle and pier
- Drive or walk towards Menai Bridge
- Finish with Strait views
Holyhead & South Stack
A dramatic west-coast day.
- Holyhead for harbour context
- South Stack for cliffs and lighthouse
- Add nearby headland walks
Newborough & south-west Anglesey
A beach-and-landscape day.
- Newborough Forest
- Llanddwyn and the beach area
- Continue towards Rhosneigr if time allows
Use the coast to organise the island
Anglesey is straightforward to navigate, but coastal roads and stops make short distances worth slowing down for.
For a dayChoose east, west or south-west coast.
For a weekendCombine heritage with two different coast sections.
By carThe easiest way to connect small villages and beaches.
On footThe coast path can link several nearby places beautifully.
When you know where you are going
Stay · Do · Explore
Choose a coast rather than simply the geographic centre of the island.
Keep exploring
Continue into North Wales & Eryri
North Wales & Eryri begins immediately across the Menai Strait.