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Benllech Beach

Isle of Anglesey, Wales


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Benllech Beach, situated on the east coast of Anglesey, is a popular holiday destination known for its beautiful sandy bay and excellent facilities. .

Benllech Beach is one of Anglesey's most popular holiday villages, boasting a crescent-shaped bay with fine golden sand and clear blue waters. The beach is exceptionally safe for bathing and paddling, making it an ideal destination for families. The beach offers a variety of activities, including swimming, building sandcastles, windsurfing, sailing, and sea fishing. At low tide, the sand stretches for miles, providing ample space for play and leisurely strolls.

Benllech Beach has excellent disabled facilities and practical access for both prams and disabled visitors, catering to the whole family. The beach has good facilities, including disabled and pushchair access, a café, toilets, beach shop, and first aid point. There is also roadside parking available for a fee.

The beach has a variety of shops and cafes nearby, and the town centre of Benllech offers a wider selection of pubs, restaurants, and shops. Visitors can enjoy a range of amenities, including a promenade and the Isle of Anglesey Coast Path, which runs through Benllech village.

Benllech Beach is one of six Blue Flag beaches in Anglesey, recognising its high water quality and excellent facilities. Dogs are banned from the main beach during the summer season, although there are designated dog-friendly areas available all year round.

Benllech Beach is adjacent to the Anglesey Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 94%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 23mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 64%
Min temperature 10°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 21mph

The tide at Benllech Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:37 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:14 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Benllech Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Red Wharf Bay (Traeth Coch) (2.1 miles)
RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat Station (2.6 miles)
Stone Science (2.9 miles)
Traeth Lligwy (3.4 miles)
Tyddyn Mon (4 miles)
Tre Ysgawen Spa (4.7 miles)
Anglesey Hawking (4.8 miles)
Snowdonia Adventures - Day Tours (5 miles)
The Dingle (Nant y Pandy) Nature Reserve (5.9 miles)

Places to eat near Benllech Beach

The Old Boat House (50 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Benllech

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SH525824

Coordinates: 53°19'5"N 4°12'53"W

Mapcode: GBR HMZX.S0T

What 3 Words: somewhere.musically.hypocrite

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Isle of Anglesey

Parish: Llanfair-Mathafarn-Eithaf

Nearest postcode: LL74 8QE

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