For a day of relaxation surrounded by natural beauty, there’s arguably no finer destination than this stunning North Wales beach.

Renowned for its breathtaking scenery on the Isle of Anglesey, Llanddwyn Beach has captured considerable attention for its postcard-worthy appearance. This idyllic location boasts not only golden sands with dunes and the sea, but also spectacular views of the Snowdonia mountains.

As part of the Newborough Warren National Nature Reserve, the beach attracts visitors for pursuits including kitesurfing, walking and wildlife observation, yet many experience complete solitude during their visit. The location provides a peaceful atmosphere, particularly the walk towards the historic lighthouse ruins, which can only be reached at low tide along a lengthy path.

One recent visitor described the island, beach and scenery as “magical” on TripAdvisor. They said: “Wow. One of the best beaches we have ever been to.

“Spectacular views, space and an adjoining forest area for walking too. The wall and views walking Llanddwyn, a small island, are breathtaking. Photos cannot do justice, and there’s loads of parking for beach access too.”

Another delighted visitor described their experience exploring the shoreline, writing: “A stroll down the beach, then as the tide goes out, the island becomes a peninsula. There are many paths to explore, and it’s worth using the smaller ones to the left as you come across deserted beaches and cliff tops with fantastic views over Snowdonia.

“I barely saw a soul! There are old buildings and old stories abound to discover. The place is magical and a place to just sit and be.”

Whilst one traveller describes the beach as offering “beautiful white sands”, others opt to venture through the woodland areas. One person wrote: “There is a path that leads through the grassy hills from the beach to the nature reserve on Llanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn), and the surrounding forest has an excellent network of footpaths.”

Regarding the lighthouse, there’s a wealth of heritage to discover. Its official name is Twr Mawr, positioned on the tidal island of Ynys Llanddwyn, and it was constructed back in 1845.

The Grade II listed structure was designed with the Anglesey windmills in mind, built to mirror their elegance, and reaches up to 10 metres in height. However, standing nearby is another lighthouse called Twr Bach; whilst it’s shorter than its companion, this one is still operational today.

This stunning location gained even more attention last summer due to its soaring temperatures, becoming a hot topic among holidaymakers. The Met Office recorded it as one of the areas most impacted by the heatwave and, within the region, it was noted as Britain’s hottest spot.

However, adventurers should be aware that this place offers breathtaking beauty throughout the year. A review states: “We’ve only been here during the winter so far, but whether you venture down in stormy weather to get blown off your feet as you watch the sea raging, or you catch a calm day when the sun is shining, it’s impressive.”