Best Beaches on Anglesey For Families (and how to choose the right one)
- bythynnodbryngolle
- May 1
- 4 min read
If you’ve ever tried to pick the best beaches on Anglesey… you’ll know the problem.
There isn’t just one! It all depends what you are looking for.
Anglesey beaches are some of the best in North Wales, with dozens to choose from — all completely different. Big sandy beaches, tiny hidden coves, calm bays, water sports hotspots, wavey surf spots… and trying to choose can feel like just another thing to overthink before your holiday even starts.
So let’s make this easy.
Instead of giving you a never-ending list of Anglesey beaches, here’s how to pick the right beach for your day — plus a few of our go-to favourites to get you started.
🌊 First… There Is No “Best” Beach
The best beach on Anglesey depends on:
the weather (wind direction makes a BIG difference, just ask Mr B)
the tide (especially if you’re chasing low tide for rock pools 👀)
your mood (lazy day vs adventure day)
whether you’ve got kids… dogs… or both 😅
Top tip: don’t commit to just one Anglesey beach for your whole holiday.
One of the best things about the island — an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty — is you can try a different one every day.
🏖️ Big Sandy Beaches (For Easy, Stress-Free Days)
If you want a day where you can just park up, dump your stuff, and relax on golden sand… these are your go-to.
Our favourites:
Lligwy Beach – loads of space, great for families, proper classic Anglesey beach
Rhosneigr Beach & Broad Beach – perfect for bigger kids, often waves from the Irish Sea and amenities for easy days, including delicious ice creams from Chaplins
Benllech Beach – super accessible, cafés nearby, great all-rounder
These are the beaches where:✔️ kids can run wild✔️ sandcastles actually work✔️ you don’t have to think too hard
🌊 Water Sports & Adventure Beaches (For the “Let’s Actually Do Something” Days)
Not every beach day has to be buckets and spades…
If you’ve got older kids (or just fancy a bit of adventure), the Anglesey coast is one of the best places in North Wales for water sports.
Best spots to try:
Rhosneigr Beach – THE place for windsurfing and kitesurfing
Broad Beach (Rhosneigr) – great for body boarding when the waves roll in
Trearddur Bay – ideal for paddle boarding on calmer days
Cemaes Bay – sheltered and family-friendly, perfect for paddle boarding
Porth Eilian– more adventurous paddle boarding with incredible views
Rhoscolyn – stunning spot for paddle boarding (get there early or later on — parking is limited)
These are the days where:✔️ kids burn off serious energy✔️ you feel like you’ve actually done something✔️ everyone sleeps very well that night 😅
Top tip: check the wind before you go — it can completely change which Anglesey beach works best that day. (Mr B is always on hand to offer advise on wind direction if needed)
🏝️ Quiet Bays & Hidden Gems (When You Want It Slower)
Some days you don’t want busy. You want quiet… space… maybe just the sound of the sea and a slower pace.
Try:
Hidden coves along the Anglesey Coastal Path – think Porth Dafarch, Cable Bay, and little bays around Holy Island
Llanddwyn Island & Newborough Beach – iconic views, sand dunes, and space if you walk a bit further
Cemlyn Bay or Dulas Bay for something a bit different
These are perfect for:✔️ slower mornings✔️ picnics✔️ that “we’ve found our own little spot” feeling
🫙 Sea Glass Hunting (Slow, Simple & Weirdly Addictive)
If you want something a bit slower (but still keeps everyone busy), sea glass hunting is a hidden gem along the Anglesey beaches.
Best places to try:
Aberffraw Bay – loads of space, especially at low tide, and great for a wander
Moelfre – a mix of sand and pebble beach, perfect for spotting little treasures
You don’t need much:
a bucket (which we have in our beach gear box for you to use)
a bit of patience
and kids who love a “treasure hunt”
Before you know it, you’ve spent hours walking, chatting, and collecting little pieces of the Anglesey coast to take home.
🦀 Best Beaches for Kids (That Actually Keep Them Busy)
Let’s be honest — the best beach is the one where the kids are entertained for HOURS.
Go for:
Rock pools at low tide – Red Wharf Bay, Aberffraw Bay, and quieter spots along the coast
Crabbing spots like Cemaes Bay harbour or along the Menai Strait at Beaumaris
Mixed beaches with sand + rocks like Sandy Beach, Church Bay (Porth Swtan) or Borthwen Beach
All you really need:
a bucket
a net
maybe a crab line and some bacon (the crabs love it)
…and suddenly you’ve got yourself a full afternoon of entertainment.
🐶 Dog-Friendly Beaches (Because They’re Coming Too)
Looking for dog friendly beaches? Anglesey is brilliant for dogs.
Some beaches have seasonal restrictions (only around 8 beaches between 1 May – 30 September), but there are still loads of options.
Easy wins:
Big open beaches like Lligwy Beach, Aberffraw Bay, and Sandy Beach — especially at low tide
Long stretches like Llanddona Beach and Red Wharf
Coastal walks along the Anglesey Coastal Path with sea views the whole way
Top tip: early morning or evening beach trips in summer = quieter and cooler for dogs.
📍 Why Staying Central Makes This So Much Easier
Here’s the bit most people don’t realise until they’ve been…
If you stay in one corner of Anglesey, you’ll probably end up going to the same beach every day.
But staying centrally means you can explore the full Anglesey coast — from Rhosneigr on the west to Red Wharf Bay on the east — without long drives.
You can:
check the weather
pick the best beach that day
be there in about 20 minutes
No stress. No overthinking.
Just… “where shall we go today?”
✨ The Simple Way to Do Beach Days on Anglesey
Forget trying to plan the perfect itinerary.
Do this instead:✔️ Wake up✔️ Check the weather✔️ Pick a beach✔️ Go
Repeat… somewhere different tomorrow.
That’s how you get the kind of holiday that actually feels like a break.
🧭 Ready to Explore the Best Beaches on Anglesey?
If you’re looking for a base that makes exploring Anglesey beaches easy — somewhere central, peaceful, and perfect to come back to after a day on the sand — you know where we are 😉
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