Location: Morfa Bychan Beach, Porthmadog
When the sun is shining, and believe it or not it often does in North Wales, locals claim it is better than the South of France. And a day lounging on Morfa Bychan beach or nearby Black Rock Sands when summer is at its most glorious height always proves them right.
Just down the road from Morfa Bychan is the busy town of Porthmadog which offers a superb selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Porthmadog really comes into its own during the summer months and the town's first continental style café, The Mariner, located on the harbour front, is an ideal place to make the most of the atmosphere.