A "ridiculously beautiful" little seaside village in North Wales has been named among the UK's best and a "must visit".
From Moushole down in Cornwall up to Plockton in the Scottish Highlands, The Express has come up with a list of the 17 "ridiculously beautiful" little seaside villages in the UK that "you must visit at least once".
Introducing the list, the news outlet said: "The great British seaside is famous for its mix of nostalgic charm, natural beauty, and, of course, the staple fish and chips.
"The UK has more seaside towns, cities and villages than you can shake a stick at, with some boasting Victorian charm and others having all the modern elements of a 21st-century day at the beach."
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'Ridiculously beautiful' seaside villages in the UK you must visit
The "ridiculously beautiful" little seaside villages in the UK that "you must visit at least once", according to The Express, are:
- Clovelly
- Beer
- Polperro
- Polzeath
- Mousehole
- Dungeness
- Bosham
- Aberdaron
- Solva
- Laugharne
- St Monans
- Plockton
- Bamburgh
- Runswick Bay
- Blackeney
- Orford
- Arnside
What makes Aberdaron a "must-visit"
Explaining what made Aberdaron "ridiculously beautiful" and a "must visit", The Express said: "Situated on the western tip of the Llŷn Peninsula in the Welsh county of Gwynedd Aberdaron has a mile long sandy bay beach within an area of outstanding natural beauty, with stunning views across Cardigan Bay."
The beautiful beaches in the area are a major drawcard, according to Tripadvisor, with Aberdaron and the nearby Porthor beach among the top "things to do", along with visiting St Hywyn's Church.
Porthor Beach is described as a "gem" and "unspoiled", while Aberdaron Beach is regularly referred to as "beautiful" on Tripadvisor.
Aberdaron Beach also featured in The Times and Sunday Times Best Beaches Guide recently.
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The little seaside village is also home to one of the oldest cafes in the UK - Y Gegin Fawr, according to The Express.
"Its name translates to "The Big Kitchen" and the tiny white-washed building dates back to the 17th century," the news outlet added.
Y Gegin Fawr boasts a near-perfect 4.4 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 160 reviews.
A recent visitor commented: "A lovely atmospheric cafe. Great coffee and delicious cake. The building dates from 1300 and is so interesting. Well worth a visit."
For those looking for a great local pub, Gwesty Tŷ Newydd, located right on the Aberdaron beach front, is the top pick.
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It's not just the experts who speak highly of Aberdaron, but the visitors as well.
One person, posting on Tripadvisor, said: "What a beautiful little village. We were staying locally and visited quite a few days.
"The beach is absolutely gorgeous and dog friendly which is a bonus.
"I can definitely recommend ‘Y Gegin Fawr’ for food and the dog enjoyed a doggy ice cream. It does get busy on weekends so get there early."
While another visitor added: "First time visit. Tiny little town on top of the beach. Not too crowded on hottest day of the year.
"Corse sand, shallow sea great for paddling. Half the beach no go for dogs. Had a brilliant day."
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