Abersoch Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo "Abersoch" by Alan Fryer (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Abersochis a bustling seaside resort, which nestles on the south coast of the LlleynPeninsula in NorthWales. It takes its name from Afon Soch, the river that meets the seaat the edge of the town. Once a small fishing port, Abersochhas been transformed into a centre for water sports, ideal for action-packedadventures but just as popular with families who enjoy beach holidays.

Foranyone looking for a more traditional stay away, far from the clamour of citylife, Abersoch is set in a beautiful corner ofWales, blessed with a pleasant climate and plenty to do in every season of theyear.

Enjoy,too, the sound of the Welsh language, because most of the locals speak it.

Stayingin Abersoch

Whateveryour budget or accommodation requirements, Abersochhas something to offer. It has a number of hotels, many guesthouses and B&Bs,as well as self-catering properties, caravan and campsites.

Forfood shopping, Abersoch has two well-providedconvenience stores.  Apart from that, there are numerous water-sportequipment and leisurewear shops, as well as quirky gift shops for your souvenirneeds.

EatingOut in Abersoch

Don'tbe fooled into thinking that because Abersoch isout-of-the-way, there will only be local food in the eateries. Many nationalcuisines are also represented in the hotels, bars and restaurants – Thai,Mexican, Indian and Italian, for example, as well as British favourites.

Fishand chips are readily available as well as all-day breakfasts, morning coffee,cakes and afternoon teas in quaint cafés. There are a number of takeawayoptions too.

OutdoorPursuits in Abersoch

Abersochis a haven for water-sport enthusiasts, from simple sea bathing and diving towaterskiing and wakeboarding on the calm, sheltered waters of AbersochBay. Each year in July the town hosts Wakestock, acombined music and wakeboarding festival.

Otherbeaches nearby benefit from the full force of the Atlantic, making conditionswonderful for surfing and bodysurfing.

Ifyou prefer to be on the water rather than in it, there are jet skis, dinghiesand powerboats. Local sea fishing is renowned and there is also a well-stockedtrout lake for fly-fishing.

Onland, there is an 18-hole golf course, horse riding, shooting and archery.

TheNatural Beauty of Abersoch

Thecoastline around Abersoch consists of miles ofsandy beaches punctuated by rocky sea cliffs. The main beach is safe forbathing with no strong currents and has spectacular views of the mountains ofwest Wales and St. Tudwal's Islands. Dolphins and seals swim in the bay andthere is an abundance of wildlife, both flora and fauna, to be seen whereveryou go.

Abersoch:Year-Round Enjoyment 

Inthe summer months, Abersoch is a popular holidayresort for young and old, families, outdoor thrill-seekers and nature lovers.

However,with a mild microclimate and sheltered suntraps, Abersochis a great destination no matter which season you choose, with many shops andrestaurants open throughout the year.

The Egryn Abersoch LLP

The Egryn Abersoch LLP

4 out of 5
Lon Sarn Bach, Pwllheli, Wales
The price is ₹14,940 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹14,940
₹17,928 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Pwllheli. Enjoy free parking and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Clwb Golff Abersoch and Traeth Abersoch Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (276 reviews)
"Lovely stay, we have known many people who have stayed here and have always heard good feedback, they were right and it was a very nice place"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

The Egryn Abersoch LLP
The Moelwyn Hotel & Restaurant

The Moelwyn Hotel & Restaurant

3 out of 5
27-29 Mona Terrace, Criccieth, Wales
Fully refundable
The price is ₹6,791 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹6,791
₹8,149 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Criccieth. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Criccieth Castle and Lloyd George Museum are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (345 reviews)
"This is the second time we have stayed at The Moelwyn . Always a lovely welcome. At £70 per night for the room it was fine . We were able to bring our own food in to eat at the hotel- one evening we ate fish and chips with a bottle of wine on the terrace with a lovely view of the castle and seaside ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

The Moelwyn Hotel & Restaurant
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments

3 out of 5
Y Maes, Criccieth, Wales
The price is ₹7,858 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹7,858
₹9,430 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Criccieth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (245 reviews)
A short Break.
"This was my second visit to The Lion. The hotel offers excellent service at a very reasonable rate. The staff are friendly and the food on offer is very good and at a very competitive price. I would highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ty'n Ffridd Bach

Ty'n Ffridd Bach

3 out of 5
Ty'n Ffridd Chwilog, Pwllheli, Wales
Stay at this 3-star golf cottage in Pwllheli. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lloyd George Museum and Glasfryn Parc are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Brilliant"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Ty'n Ffridd Bach
Encil Gyfrinfa

Encil Gyfrinfa

3 out of 5
Craig Yr Eryr Cyf Parc Gwynus Pistyll, Pwllheli, Wales
Stay at this 3-star golf cottage in Pwllheli. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Nefyn Maritime Museum and Nefyn Beach ...
Encil Gyfrinfa
River Cottage

River Cottage

3 out of 5
Flat 1 Bron Y Graig, Llanbedr, Wales
Stay at this 3-star golf cottage in Llanbedr. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Aber Artro Hall Gardens and Pensarn Harbour are ...
"Wow, this was so quiet, it was amazing. Literally silence. It was a really great to just stop. There was no TV, no radio, nothing. Literally forced to unwind. It is really well placed for Harlech and even down to Barmouth. But sitting outside in the morning having breakfast was just spectacular. ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

River Cottage
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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