Location: Pwyllheli, Llŷn Peninsula
Literally Pwllheli means "Salt Water Pool" which is quite apt seeing as the town was once a busy port for ships ferrying goods across the seven seas.
Pwllheli also plays host to a famous outdoor market on the Maes (the town square) every Wednesday with many a bargain on offer for the voracious shopper! Centuries ago the market would be held on a Saturday, when farmers from all over the Llyn Peninsula would bring their animals and produce to sell. Since travelling in those days was on foot or by cart only, it could take 2 days just to get to market! And if you're feeling peckish after a day's bargain hunting amongst the markets various stalls the Maes is also home to Allports which once held the title of Britain's best fish and chip shop!
One of the town's most historic buildings is Liverpool House on Penlan Street A plaque marks the birthplace of famous Welsh language poet, dramatist and actor, Albert Evans Jones. Born in 1895, Albert Evans Jones or Cynan (his bardic name) was twice Archdruid at the National Eisteddfod (Wales' national and annual music, dance and literary festival) and presided over the event during the 1969 Investiture of Prince Charles in Caernarfon Castle.
Pwllheli's other famous sons include Clough Williams Ellis - Portmeirion's famous architect and Richard Tudor - who has twice captained a yacht in the Round the World Challenge.
The Llŷn Peninsula is celebrated across Wales for the mind blowing abundance and world beating quality of its locally caught seafood. And the best place to sample the riches of Cardigan Bay is Pwllheli because in early July the Llyn Seafood Festival takes place at the Hafan Marina.
But if you are more into an adrenaline rush then Glasfryn Park is not to be missed with a whole host of activities on offer like go-karting, quad bikes, archery, clay pigeon shooting and 10 pin bowling. And if you're into chilling out there's even space for a spot of fishing!