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On a beach…welcome to manonabeach.com, where I’ll regularly add video of my beach visits, so you can enjoy a flavour of the beach, even when you’re not there.

Borth y Gest

Season: summer

This beach is recommended by the Marine Conservation Society and the water quality is of a good standard. The general area is a haven for wading birds, due to the beach’s intertidal position at the mouth of Tremadog Bay. Water sports are popular here and you’ll find campsites, a local pub and shops nearby. Moody hills lurk across the estuary and retail therapy can be found in nearby Porthmadog.

What the beach means to Riitta, Lassu, Chris and Riitta, two of whom were on holiday from Finland.

…and in Finnish.

The charming scene at Borth y Gest.

Morfa Bychan – Black Rock Sands Beach

Season: summer

This beach sits at the northern edge of the mouth of Tremadog Bay, so the intertidal nature makes it a haven for wading birds. There is excellent walking in the area. The beach is flat, expansive and sandy, backed by an atmospheric ring of hills. Both boating and birdwatching are popular here, as well as windsurfing and kitesurfing in the bay. The slipway makes boating and sailing straightforward. Visitors can park on the beach and this is a popular picnic spot. The spectacular countryside and the mountains of Snowdonia are visible from the beach. Porthmadog is a couple of miles away for a change of scene.

What the beach means to Carina and Mark.

A job for Derek and Alun at Black Rock Sands.

…and in Welsh.

Acres of space in a natural setting.

Criccieth Beach

Season: summer

The beach at Criccieth sweeps round to a headland, with its own 13th Century Castle at its head. There’s a promenade behind the beach and the town has all the facilities you’ll need. Popular for boating, the rocky beach extends to the east, becoming shingle and finally sand, stretching away to Tremadog Bay. As usual for many North Wales beaches, a slipway gives good access to the water for sailing enthusiasts.

The beach as a place of transition for Charlotte.

…et en francais.

A view of the beach at Criccieth.