New Quay or Cei Newydd in Welsh...
In the 17th and 18th Century New Quay was a busy fishing port with the small fleet of fishing boat’s catching herring, sprat’s, mackerel, crab and lobster. The beach was also very popular with salt smugglers taking advantage of its safe and secluded natural harbour.
Later, shipbuilding became important and today tourism is now the main source of income for this small community.
This pretty little village has a good variety of pubs and restaurants and lots of little shops where you can buy all your holiday nick knacks. With its narrow side streets and fabulous cliff top views of Cardigan Bay its easy to see why this is such a popular tourist destination.
The village and surrounding area features, expansive safe sandy beaches, coastal walks with a family of Bottlenose Dolphins that remain here throughout the year.
If you’re fan of Dylan Thomas and of 'Under the Milk Wood'. Dylan lived in New Quay in 1944 and following the Dylan Thomas Trail will take you to many of the places that are believed to be mentioned in 'Under the Milk Wood'.
The main blue flag awarded beach has a beach cafe serving hot & cold drinks, light snacks and most beach accessories. There are also toilets with disabled access and showers are available at the top of the footpath that leads down to the main beach.
New Quay is just two miles away down the road and in the Summer there are regular buses running. Check with reception for times.
If you’re driving turn left as you leave the park and follow the A486 for two miles. If you’re going to the beach and looking for a car park turn left just before the Sea Horse pub.