NEFYN
Nefyn lies in the crook of a natural harbour on the north side of the Llyn Peninsula on Caernarfon Bay. The town itself is another resting point on the ancient pilgrim route to Bardsey Island and was granted a Charter by Edward III in 1354; and has become the focal point for the northern half or the region as well a become a natural starting point of exploration for travellers entering the area from the north.

In St Mary's church in the town there is an informative Maritime Museum and the weather vein and gravestones both testify to the role of the sea in the development of the town and the whole area. To the north of Nefyn are two of the most interesting visiting spots for tourists - at the old mining village of Nant Gwrtheyrn is the National Centre for learning Welsh, and the village which used to be a ghost-village is now a thriving teaching and residential centre. High above the valley on the first peak of Yr Eifl (the Rivals) stands the Iron age fort of Tre'r Ceiri (Town of the Giants) and has some of the best preserved round houses in Britain.

Nefyn itself is linked to Morfa Nefyn and Porth Dinllaen, both of which have attractions for visitors. Porth Dinllaen (the name Llaen is an early version of Llyn and derives from when Irish settlers lived here in the 4-5th century and is the same derivation as the Irish for Leinster) was nearly developed as the main port for the Irish packets during the 18th century but its development for the transportation of Irish MPs travelling to Westminster was deferred in favour of the port of Holyhead. Nevertheless the buildings and the Ty Coch Inn Hotel sited on the beach itself testify to the long tradition of accommodating travellers in this area.

There is a well-developed and interesting 18 hole golf course above the beach and a pleasant walk over the headland down to the Lifeboat house at the western tip of the bay. The beach is a long curving sandy strip with a long plateau running out into the sea, which makes it ideal and quite safe for children.

A few miles to the south of Nefyn is the superb beach at Tudweiliog - one of the best coves for family outings and picnics on the Llyn Peninsula.