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Fairbourne
Between Dolgellau and Tywyn off the A493, the village of Fairbourne has a sandy beach two miles long on the Cambrian Coast with the superb countryside of the Snowdonia National Park to the east.
The bridge is one of three connecting the Anglesey mainland to the smaller Holy Island and was the sole route until the construction of the Stanley Embankment in 1823. It is 120 metres long and carries the road over the Cymyran Strait.
Caernarfon
Caernarfon has a superb setting with the mountains of Snowdonia as a backdrop and wonderful views across the Menai Strait to Anglesey.The town is also home to mighty Caernarfon Castle built in the 13th Century by Edward I as a royal palace.
Isle of Anglesey
Trearddur Bay is a village south of Holyhead on the west coast of Holy Island off the north-west coast of Anglesey. The historical name for Trearddur Bay is Towyn Capel or Tywyn y Capel.
Gaerwen is a village located in the south-west of the island of Anglesey, situated 3 miles west of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll and 4 miles south-east of Llangefni.
Holyhead is the largest town in the county of Anglesey. It is also a major Irish Sea port, serving Ireland. Despite being the largest town in the county, it is neither the county town nor actually on the island of Anglesey.
Bangor, the historic university and cathedral city, is dominated by the "College on the Hill" and lies at the eastern entrance of the Menai Strait.
The village of Bodelwyddan (population 2,150) is situated 5 miles south of Rhyl and the North Wales Coast.
Porthmadog
Porthmadog is a busy coastal town (population around 4,200) with a harbour, a good range of shops and attractions (including nearby Portmeirion) and no less than three narrow-gauge railways.
The town of Amlwch, on the north-east coast of Anglesey, is a major draw for those interested in industrial heritage.
Bagillt is a small town overlooking the Dee Estuary and south-east of Holywell.
The town of Penmaenmawr lies on the North Wales coast between Conwy and Llanfairfechan and has a population of around 4,350.
Aberdyfi
Aberdyfi's pastel-coloured terraces front a large sandy beach and quaint old harbour. The town is a popular centre for sailing, watersports and golf.
The village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll (abbreviated to Llanfairpwll or Llanfair PG) is best known for the much longer version of its name -Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch!
The market town of Holywell takes its name from the St Winefride's Well, a holy well surrounded by a chapel. It lies to the west of the River Dee estuary.
Dominated by its castle built by Edward I, the walled town of Conwy overlooks the estuary of the River Conwy over towards Deganwy. Conwy Castle is one of the most impressive examples of mediaeval military architecture.
Llanberis is a village on the southern bank of Llyn Padarn and at the foot of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. It is a popular centre for outdoor activities in Snowdonia.
Llwyngwril is a coastal village with a population of around 500. The village falls within the Snowdonia National Park.
Llandudno
Llandudno is the largest seaside resort in Wales and still retains much of its Victorian character and charm. It stands on a peninsula jutting out into the Irish Sea, between the headlands of the Great Orme and Little Orme.
Aberffraw is a small village near the west coast of the Isle of Anglesey, south-east of Rhosneigr.