This is a guest post by Ruby Daub!
Stunning Snowdonia is the ideal place for a short break. There’s easy access by train, car and coach and you can even take the ferry into Holyhead. Yet for all its great connections, Snowdonia remains a magical place that offers visitors an unmissable blend of outstanding beaches and breathtaking mountain scenery, heritage and outdoor adventure. With something to delight every visitor, a short break in Snowdonia is the ideal way to recharge your batteries at any time of year.
Take a Family Break
With its perfect blend of attractions, shops, the bustling harbour and no less than three narrow gauge railway lines, Porthmadog is a great base for a short family break in beautiful Snowdonia. Fans of cult TV will love the opportunity to visit nearby Portmeirion, the village setting for ‘The Prisoner’, while kids will love a trip to the Black Rock Llama Centre and nearby beach for sand castle building and a picnic. The Porthmadog Golf Club offers not only exceptional play but outstanding views too, while horse riding on the beach is the perfect way to forget the hustle and bustle of work and school for an hour or two. And of course, a visit to Snowdonia wouldn’t be complete without a trip into the mountains on a narrow gauge railway - take the Welsh Highland to the foot of Mount Snowdon itself.
Perfect For History Lovers
History lovers are equally spoiled for choice in Snowdonia. Base yourself in Porthmadog and some of the most important castles in British history are within easy reach. Prepare to be dazzled by the magnificent heritage of the chain of castles that ring the Welsh coast from Harlech in the South to Conwy Castle in the North. With over 600 castles, you’re never far from dramatic scenery and history. From dazzling Caernarfon Castle, the most expensive ever built by an English king to magical Conwy perched against the extraordinary backdrop of the Snowdonia mountains there’s plenty for history buffs to enjoy.
A Foodie Weekend
If you’re a food lover, then a weekend staying at one of Porthmadog’s most popular restaurants will be a real treat for a foodie. In fact, Snowdonia is at the heart of the Welsh food renaissance with fabulous restaurants and some brilliant produce. You won’t want to miss the Bodnant Food Centre and Rhug Estate and Shop - with over 70 varieties of cheese, a butcher’s shop and delectable homemade pies on offer it’s any food lover’s dream! Or book a short stay in October for the unmissable Anglesey Oyster & Welsh Produce Festival when you can sample the very best seafood that Wales has to offer.
Romantic Wales
As the gateway to Snowdonia, Porthmadog is also the ideal base for a romantic break with your partner. From long walks through the mountains or along endless golden sandy beaches to intimate dining at one of Snowdonia’s many fine restaurants and five-star boutique hotel accommodation, Snowdonia has plenty to offer couples who want to get away from it all to one of the most magical and romantic parts of Britain.
Take An Adventure Break
For lovers of outdoor adventure, there’s no better place than the mountains peaks of Snowdonia. It’s the perfect place for an adventure break with friends or family, exploring the drama of the coastline and the mountain peaks, from the summit of Snowdon to white water rafting. For thrill seekers and ramblers alike there’s plenty to see and do from the Go Below underground attraction to canyoning and gorge scrambling, cliff top walks and world-class cycling routes to surfing and rib riding. And don’t miss the incredible Velocity zip line, the fastest in the world - it’s the nearest thing to flying and an incredible way to end your short break in stunning Snowdonia!
