You’re never far from the sea in Wales. Gelli Goch is 20 minutes from some of the best beaches in the UK. Here are some of our favourites

Morfa Bychan(Black Rock Sands) – this big beach’s golden sands, rock pools and dunes make it a popular spot for families.

Harlech – untouched sandy beach, backed by dunes and theatrically overlooked by Harlech Castle.

Barmouth/Abermaw – bustling resort town that boasts a huge sandy beach, plus views over the mountains and Mawddach Estuary.

Tywyn – popular surfing beach with almost five miles of sand, and also a good place to spot dolphins and porpoises.

Aberdyfi – dramatically located at the mouth of the Dyfi Estuary, this big sandy beach is great for windsurfing and wildlife spotting.