Tourist Attractions around Harlech
Gwrach Ynys is in a fantastic location near a wide variety of famous attractions :- Portmeirion, Ffestiniog Railway, Harlech Castle , Llanfair and Llechwedd Slate caverns naming only a few.
One comment we often have from our guests, is that they never run out of things to do, only that they run out of time to do them, and many of our guests return time and time again.
Harlech is a very special place rich in culture and in the heartland of the Welsh language (http://www.colin-mackie.cymru1.net/harlech/harlech.htm). Spectacularly sited, Harlech is perched on its rocky outcrop, overlooking the spectacular sweep of the Cardigan Bay, with views over the 
Llyn Peninsula and to the majestic summit of Snowdon to the north. Edward 1 imposing castle still dominates the town and the surrounding area, bearing silent testimony to the struggles and battles of a bygone age. Harlech and its castle will forever be associated with the tales of the Mabinogi. Bendigeidfran, the son of Llyr and the king of Wales , had his court at Harlech. His lovely daughter, Branwen, was married off to Matholwch, the king of Ireland , with tragic results. It was a time of court intrigue and fables, with more contact across the sea to Ireland , than eastwards towards the marches. The sweep of bay between the rugged Rhinog Mountains and the sea has its own little micro climate. Whilst the high peaks are often shrouded in mist we can be enjoying a lovely sunny day down on coast. We are fortunate in having a small theatre, Theatr Ardudwy (www.theatrardudwy.co.uk) which has a full programme of entertainment and films, and the occasional opera. The village halls and churches of the area will also have concerts, often featuring male voice choirs. But Harlech's main attraction, after the castle, is its beach. Three miles of golden sands. A stroll on the beach to take in the glorious sunsets will stay in your mind forever.
Here is a small selection of attractions to occupy you in the area.
- Touring Snowdonia
- Kids activities in snowdonia
- Railways of Snowdonia
- Portmeirion
- Mines around Snowdonia
- Centre for Alternative Technology
- The Roman Steps and Cwm Nantcol
- Snowdonia Historical
- National Trust around Snowdonia
- Natural environment Snowdonia
- The Welsh Language
- www.star-attractions.co.uk/attractions/attractions.htm
