Yachts are a familiar sight of the bay (Image: Leslie Scott)
The recent sun spell has attracted a large crowd to the beach, with many people hoping for a change in the scenery. One destination that is expected to remain popular is Treaadul Bay on Anglesey, named the UK's top “Seaside Hidden Jewel.”
Following an analysis of over 250 coastal towns and resorts, Trearddur Bay has emerged as an outstanding destination. Its main beach, a picturesque oval gold sand stretch, is perfect for families and was recently chosen by the Guardian as one of the best places to swim in the UK. “It's easy to cover 400 metres with the sand below you, as you're swimming across the bay.”
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Sometimes you can almost have a vast beach to yourself (Image: Leslie Scott)
But Trearddur Bay has something to offer, not just beautiful beaches. Visitors can enjoy rock pooling, water sports, stunning coastal walks, and top-notch cafes and restaurants along the seaside.
The resort also features a beach golf course, an RNLI station and, in fact, a “haunted house,” a family home. Additionally, ancient forest ruins sometimes emerge from under the sand, adding to the natural charm of the area, reporting the Dailypost.
Throughout the year, Trearddur Bay hosts a variety of events, including the popular Oyster Festival. The resort also has its quirky side, with its annual New Year's Day space hopper race, launched three years ago as a fundraiser for the RNLI, and now brings out a large crowd from the season.
Trearddur Bay, a hidden gem from the UK, was photographed in stunning images by local admiration Leslie Scott. Resorts, especially abandoned after busy bank holidays, are considered “special places” by many locals and visitors.
Leslie shared her admiration for the area, saying, “The Trialdour always looks magnificent, especially when the weather is as bright as this.”
She added: “I couldn't get bored of it. I've always had a very calm feeling that has really helped me in recent years. Ynys Môn has beautiful views and beaches in every corner, but I feel that Trearddur has a special amazing factor.
This week, the resort was named the UK's most hidden gem in a study analyzing lesser-known coastal villages, port towns and settlements. From the first sample of over 250 locations, 15 were finalized based on less than 5,000 Google searches (“hidden” factors) per month.
During the peak summer season, the beaches get a little busy (Image: Alan Meekin)
Marine expert Insure4boats has won each location for weather, local attractions and social media engagement. Of the top 15, Trearddur Bay Beach was one of three with blue flag status.
Despite its northern location, Treaadur Bay, located on the sacred island of Anglesey, surprised many by scoring impressively in both rainy and sunlight figures due to the beneficial weather habits. But it was an outstanding Instagram popularity.
Insure4boats CEO Alan Thomas told Trearddur as an idyllic shelter from the crowded area, describing it as “a quieter, more authentic alternative to regular seaside haunts.” He commented on the Bay's appeal to water sports enthusiasts, saying, “The Bay is the perfect playground for water sports enthusiasts with kayak and paddleboard rentals.
“Boat enthusiasts can start up from the bay and explore Anglesey and the north and west coast of Holy Island, as well as Skelly and South Stack.”
The ranking was also MWNT near Cardigan in Ceredigion, making it third place. They were good companions with other coastal gems like Ynyslas ranked 5th, Landdonna in Anglesea East at No. 10th, and other coastal gems like Rankdonna in Landdonoug on the west coast of Gwynedd near Runfair.
RNLI New Year's Day Beach Space Hopper Races in Tulayadur Bay (Image: RNLI/Andy Hodgson)
Trearddur Bay's perception was not a stroke of luck. With a meticulously curated list of UK top seaside destinations by HolidayCars.com, Trearddur Village was recently honored as the 18th place among many of the UK's famous seaside resorts.
The company is enthusiastic: “This little seaside village is a tranquil little gem. It's a great off-the-buri pass destination for a relaxing coastal holiday. The beach is one of the most beautiful things in Anglesey.
“Trealdour Bay fully encapsulates the maritime charm, covered with atmospheric lighthouses at the tip of South Stack Island. A luxurious walk to the lighthouse, with bubble-like oceans crossing the cliffs on either side.”
Demand all year round
Despite being a year-round hotspot, the town faces serious convenience issues. That public toilet will be closed during the offseason from October 1st to March 14th. Locals believe amenities should respond to the ongoing influx of visitors.
Amidst the protest, residents held a quirky ceremony on March 15th this year to reopen their precious beach toilets. They cut “toilet paper ribbons” and turned their attention to the demand for uninterrupted availability.
Phil Brown, who runs a nearby Shishanti Café, was among the participants. Emphasizing the need for accessible facilities, he said “absolutely important.”
He added:
“One day, when the contractor couldn't open, I had to cut off the padlock with an angle grinder.
The Anglesey Council previously had expensive pay-per-user gates in toilet blocks, but the trial was later abandoned due to financial constraints, and toilets were only available on a seasonal basis.
Local resident Bethan Davis has launched a petition that has already received more than 1,000 signatures. Determined to maintain momentum, she said:
“We need to encourage people to spend time here.
