According to locals, a clean seaside town is like “back 50 years ago.” Llandudno is a coastal resort in North Wales overlooking the Irish Sea.
The seaside is the heart of the town, with two miles of Victorian terraces intertwined with the spectacular hotel. There are plenty of beautiful shops, restaurants, churches and museums to explore, and the pier features a handful of slot machines and a pub overlooking the beach. Built in 1898, the Great Ohm Tramway is another popular entertainment for visitors, taking passengers to a 679-foot-high limestone headland. There are also cable cars (the longest in the UK) and minibus options. “Living here is like going back to 50 years ago,” 80-year-old Ray, who retired to Llandudno almost 30 years ago, told The Telegraph. “The elderly women are still dressed nicely and can go out for walks when it gets dark.
Visitors can head underground to the great, award-winning Olme Mine, the oldest metal mine opens anywhere in the world. It features underground passages from 3,500 years old, leading to the large cave, the world's largest prehistoric underground excavation.
“It's a beautiful place to live,” says Helen Parks, 37, who moved here from London with her husband and three children two years ago. “We sometimes say it's like an endless holiday.
“There's a shortage in terms of retail and culture. The door next to Conwy spends more on it and has a more independent store, but living here you realize that life isn't just about spending.”
Conwy calls it “one of the UK's most preserved medieval cities” with its ancient walls surrounding the narrow cobblestone street town lined with historic buildings. The center features a dark stone castle dating back to the 13th century.
Liz Westwood, 21, works at the Landdonopia Coffee Shop. “I'm coming here from Midlands, living with Nan and starting again in a way,” she says. “You always have beaches and mountains. I'm with people of all ages, but if you want to find them, there are young people here.”
Yvonne Hurst, 56 years old and from Manchester, owns a caravan outside of town. She said: “I think it's different from other seaside resorts due to the natural beauty, so it looks beautiful in nature. There's no trash.
Those who want to visit Landono can take trains from Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham or London. The town has several places to stay, including hotels and holidays.
