Aberdovey is a gorgeous town. The highlight is, of course, the beach – four miles of beautiful sand, backed by sand dunes and an eighteen-hole links golf course. There is plenty to do around the town. For the active visitor, there is an impressive range of activities – putting green, tennis courts, crab fishing, walks, kite flying, playground/swings, tennis, bowls, golf, sailing and loads more. Aberdovey is also a lovely place to potter around, with a range of beautiful shops (clothes, gifts, artwork), nice coffee shops, pubs, butcher, convenience store, deli etc.

Sitting on Aberdovey Beach

Looking up Aberdovey estuary from the beach

Some lobster pots

A selection of rowing boats near Aberdovey pier.

The apartment roughly in the middle of the image and has wonderful views over the beach and estuary.

A boat mored at the pier

A view of the dunes at sunset.

Aberdovey at night from the pier.

A view from the Penhelig Arms

View from Aberdovey beach across the estuary.

Days Out

Further afield, there are great day trips. One of our favourite days out is to walk along the beach to Tywyn (takes about an hour and a half), where there is a lovely café for lunch. You can then walk or get the train back. Other day trips include the Dolgellau Falls, Talyllyn Railway, the Centre for Alternative Technology, the Bearded Lake and plenty more.

Walking up to the bearded lake.

The Talyllyn Railway

The Talyllyn Railway

Tywyn Beach

Walking To Tywyn

Walking