Beaches & swimming in AngleseyAnglesey, Wales

Wide dune-backed sandy bay (Traeth Mawr) reached by a walk along the River Ffraw, a good surf spot in the right conditions.

Sheltered east-coast sandy beach (Traeth Lligwy) near Moelfre with a beach cafe, popular for swimming and watersports.

Long golden beach (Traeth Llanddwyn) backed by Newborough Forest and one of Britain's largest dune systems, with views to Snowdonia.

Wide east-coast Blue Flag sandy beach with sheltered waters and summer lifeguards.

Sheltered sandy beach at Rhoscolyn on Holy Island, the start point for the headland and sea-arch walk.

Sheltered harbour beach in the northernmost village in Wales, with rock pools at low tide.

Small sandy cove on Holy Island between Holyhead and Trearddur Bay, on the coastal path.

Remote north-coast cove reached only on foot, beneath the ruins of the Victorian Porth Wen brickworks.

Vast sweep of tidal sand and mudflat (Traeth Coch) rich in birdlife, ringed by waterside inns.

West-coast sandy beach at Rhosneigr, one of the UK's leading spots for surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Small sheltered sandy beach near Benllech with a slipway used by dinghy sailors and divers.

Sheltered award-winning sandy beach on Holy Island popular for family swimming and watersports.