Discover Rhosneigr, Enjoy Fine Anglesey Coastal Walks, Surfing and Sailing
Rhosneigr is an impressive Anglesey seaside village on the south west side of this pleasant island. It has some fantastic sandy beaches and is popular with surfers, dinghy sailors and swimmers. This resort, on the soft coastal side of Anglesey, has changed drastically for the better in the last few years. It is once again a thriving and bustling busy little seaside village with a wide range of self-catering holiday properties that will meet most tastes.
As you plan your island holiday, travelling here either by rail or road, you need not feel you have to bring everything with you. The chances are you want to know ahead of time what cafes, restaurants and shops will be available locally. You will discover that more than just the usual brand high street stores, Rhosneigr on Anglesey has a wide choice of country shops and post offices selling local chocolates, jams and fruits to stamps and diving gear.
A look at the services on offer to you during your stay at Rhosneigr will reassure you that the resort and its beaches are suitable. Firstly, for those coming to the island by road the nearest petrol station is in Gwalchmai village on the old A5 road. To get there take the A4080 back to the A55 expressway, go through Engedi and cross over the dual carriageway to the A5 Junction.
Rail travellers to Anglesey will be pleased to know you can stop at Rhosneigr station, and then it can take a quarter of an hour to reach the village on foot. As you walk along the road to the right is the local golf course and Anglesey Airport with caravan parks on your left. There is a stopping train across the island and it may be best to change at Bangor, unless you want to end up in Holyhead Port.
Before turning to the local cafes, shops and restaurants, just to mention about the Post Office in the village square, combined with a Spar Grocery which offers a range of food and household provisions. To taste some great fish and chips with a local flavour you must try out The Bali Hi Chip Shop. Not far from here on the High Street you will come across Bee-Bees caf, a quaint, little cafe offering comfortable meals, unusual sweeties and truly some remarkable, multi-flavored local ice creams.
After a day out on the water in your dinghy or surfing just pop along the main street to Sullivan’s Restaurant, where there’s a choice of light meals , teas, coffees and cold drinks. At the back of this restaurant you will find a Launderette which opens 6 days a week between 9 am and 6 pm. If you fancy eating as early as 7 am then just off the main street is Glan Neigr Pub, serving breakfasts and light meals later. So take an early morning jog across the sandy expanses and return for a full English breakfast. If you fancy seafood including fresh lobster get along to Sandy’s Bistro, a fully licensed outlet open all year round, which also offers Welsh beef and fresh local produce. Tafarn Y Morfa, near the village square offers traditional ales and home-made food.
The village has some interesting clothes stores and on the village square, opposite the convenience store you will find Fat Face, selling designer clothes and accessories. Meanwhile near the entrance to the beach is The Funsport Shop, the place to go if you’re keen on learning to windsurf or kite-surf or to get accessories. Now if you are partial to pastries, crepes and savoury galettes, then don’t forget to pay a visit to Mojo’s, the village bakery and creperie, where you can enjoy a continental style breakfast.
The above offers a preview of the wide range of services on offer during your holiday break in Rhosneigr on Anglesey. Hopefully, this information can help make your stay at this impressive coastal resort a more enjoyable experience. Remember you can enjoy the nearby coastal path during any season of the year and there is a wide range of suitable accommodation, both self-catering and serviced, to chose from.
The author, David Phillips, lives on the magical island of Anglesey off North Wales, UK and runs a helpful online resource focusing on local news and information. Discover more about Rhosneigr here to help make your vacation more enjoyable.
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