Welsh Coastal Town New Quay Crowned Best in UK, Beating Tenby and Cornwall

A Welsh town that is "small but buzzy" and "not completely overrun with tourists" has been crowned the best coastal spot in the UK. It is no secret that Wales has some of Britain's most beautiful towns and beaches, but often it is the bigger tourist spots like Tenby or Aberystwyth which tend to get more attention. However, there is one underrated gem that has beaten out heaps of popular hotspots in the UK, including England's Cornwall and Devon, to be named as the best coastal spot to have on your radar.

New Quay, Ceredigion

New Quay, Ceredigion, has impressed the judging panel with its eye-catching Victorian houses, postcard-worthy beaches and charming harbour. The Holidaycars.com team who were behind the study explained: "Victorian terraced houses tumble down to New Quay’s main sandy bay, which is typically dotted with kayaks, sailboats, paddleboards, and families building sandcastles. But if a wilder beach sounds more like it, then Traeth Gwyn Beach and Cei Bach Beach are just the thing."

"New Quay is a small but buzzy town, yet not completely overrun with tourists, so it’s a happy medium for those who seek relaxation but not isolation. The harbour is a popular boat trip jumping-off point, with sailboats taking visitors out on dolphin-spotting, seal-spotting, and fishing trips. Days end with spectacular over-the-water sunsets and, of course, fish and chips."

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Harbour Beach

Harbour Beach tends to be the most popular in the area thanks to its clear waters, soft sands and the fact it is a designated Blue Flag beach just a stone's throw from the main village. One happy holidaymaker described it as an "absolutely stunning place" that is "better than being abroad" on TripAdvisor, with another adding: "What a beautiful place, and the area around was just amazing! Lovely places to eat and few nice cocktails on our walk around! Definitely be returning."

It is not just visitors who are enchanted though. One local wrote: "I come here twice a month at least. It is the most wonderful area with idyllic views with the added bonus of dolphins. If you want to sit at a beach all day, this probably isn't the place for you. But if you want to appreciate the ocean I highly recommend coming."

Other Welsh Towns in the Rankings

While New Quay took the top spot in the rankings, it was not the only Welsh spot to make the list. Barmouth took 5th place, Tenby 8th and Trearddur Bay 18th in the overall research. You can check out the full list below...