Porthmadog is situated on the estuary of the Afon Glaslyn as it runs into Tremadog Bay in the Snowdonia National Park. This makes it an ideal base for exploring the countryside and coast of the Llyn Peninsular. The charming harbour town is surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains and the stunning coastal views.
Here you can start a journey on one of the world’s oldest narrow-gauge railways – the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway. Also, nearby is the unique Portmeirion Italianate village. On the harbourside is the Porthmadog Maritime Museum exhibiting the town’s shipbuilding heritage. Just ten minutes away is Black Rock Sands Beach with miles of golden sand.
We stayed at the Premier Inn and enjoyed a clean comfortable room with splendid views of the estuary and the railway from our window. On the first night we opted for the meal deal, which is a two-course evening meal with a drink and the unlimited breakfast in the morning. This was delicious and such good value. In the evening we walked around the harbour to visit the Y Llong pub and then along the High Street for the Australia, which is the Purple Moose Brewery Tap. The following evening we ate at Tafarn Pencei – another real ale pub on the harbourside. Himself wanted to watch the football, so the pub was quite busy.
Porthmadog is mainly Welsh speaking but the locals really welcome tourists. We enjoyed our stay and I’m sure we will return next year to this attractive small town.
