Porth Iago, a stunning beach in North Wales, is being hailed as one of the UK's best-kept secrets, offering visitors the chance to see dolphins and baby jellyfish for just £1 to enter. The beach, located on the Llyn Peninsula, has been wowing a new generation of beachgoers with its crystal-clear waters and sandy cove.
Recent reviews have described the beach as a “little utopia,” with one tourist claiming it is “one of the best beaches in the world.” Another visitor praised the “best sunset ever” from the location, calling their camping trip a top-ten favourite. A couple who visited last summer reported seeing sand eel, wrasse, crabs, baby jellyfish, and small whiting, and were “spoilt by a display of dolphins” the following day.
The beach is owned by the Ty Mawr farming family, and its campsite, which once covered 30 acres in the 1970s, fell quiet after the death of a family member. It has now reopened with a more modest eight acres, attracting tourists who also come to watch the Northern Lights. Day visitors can park for £5, while coastal walkers pay just £1 to cross the site.
Some visitors have been returning for decades, including a 94-year-old great-grandmother who first visited with her parents in 1934 and has come back every year for eight weeks with three generations of her family. Site manager Chris noted that others have been returning for 50 or 60 years, including a teacher who comes every school holiday and retired people who visit almost every week.
New visitors should note that there are no facilities on the beach, but the campsite’s toilet and shower block has been recently refurbished. Access is via a private drive through the Ty Mawr farmyard, and dog owners are advised to keep pets on leads while passing through the farmyard.
