New Quay
Discover the Charm of New Quay – A Picturesque Seaside Village
New Quay is a delightful fishing village brimming with character. With its charming fisherman's cottages lining quaint streets that lead down to the beach, it’s the perfect place to unwind and take in the beauty of coastal life. The harbour wall curves gracefully into the sea, creating a safe haven for fishing boats and ensuring calm waters for safe bathing on the sandy beach, all framed by the towering cliffs above.
A Haven for Artists and Nature Lovers
This village is a true haven for artists, with its stunning landscapes inspiring many beautiful paintings. You can find these works for sale in local shops – a perfect memento of your stay in this picturesque village.
If you’re a fan of marine life, don’t miss the chance to take a fishing trip into Cardigan Bay. Daily excursions offer the chance to try your hand at fishing while enjoying the clear waters and stunning views. The waters are also home to friendly dolphins, often spotted by lucky visitors! As you sail back to shore, the view of the cliffs and coastline, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, is truly unforgettable.
Fresh Local Seafood & Scenic Views
Every morning, the quayside comes alive with local fishermen landing their fresh catches – from fish to lobsters, crabs, and even the occasional shark. You can buy your seafood straight from the dock for a taste of New Quay's freshest offerings. On a clear day, Snowdon and the surrounding mountains create a breathtaking backdrop, making New Quay’s scenery even more special.
A Perfect Blend of Old and New
New Quay beautifully combines old-world charm with modern conveniences. There’s a wide variety of pubs, bars, and restaurants offering vibrant nightlife to suit every taste. The village also boasts a great selection of shops, perfect for browsing and picking up a unique souvenir.
With its stunning bay views and endless coastal beauty, New Quay is the perfect destination for a relaxing getaway. Whether you’re here for the scenery, the art, or the fresh seafood, you’ll find something special in this enchanting village.
Beaches
Beaches of all kinds lie along this incredible and varied coastline. Sandy and safe, they seem to stretch as far as the eye can see. Others, tiny and tucked away with fascinating rock pools surrounded by high bracken and tree covered cliffs, each having an individual character of its own.
Castles, Churches, Museums, Waterfalls & Wildlife parks
The castles, a hallmark of the Welsh countryside, stand as silent sentinels to the past. Chapels, monastries and churches form a fascinating thread to the Welsh tradition of worship. There are gold and slate mines, wool and flour mills - still working today, museums. wateralls, wildlife parks and many attractions for every member of the family whatever their tastes.
Aberaeron
There is the Georgian styled village of Aberaeron, with its pretty coloured houses, Llandysul and Newcastle Emlyn both attractive market towns. Llanybydder is world famous for its horse fair and Cenarth for its waterfalls and ancient coracle boats made of wickerwork and skins. The list is endless with many, many more for you to find and explore.
Countryside
Dotted around, the Welsh white washed cottages, with cement roofs and natural stone walls, alongside waterfalls and streams flowing through the patchwork fields and into picturesque valleys on their way to the sea. Market towns, full of local people going about their everyday business, occasionally speaking Welsh. Tiny harbours sit in hidden valleys with twisting streets and little shops - the choice is yours. The National Trust coastpath is nearby - 180 miles of fantastic walking - Beautiful wild flowers and an incredible variety of birdlife can be seen, villages and tiny harbours to be found, as if lost to the outside world.
Cardigan and Aberystwyth
The market town of Cardigan and the University town of Aberystwyth are both 20 miles away. The remains of the castle which was the site in 1176 of the first National Eisteddfod. Today, Cardigan has a considerable variety of shops among its lanes and courtyards. Aberystwyth has a more cosmopolitan atmosphere - it was once a walled town adjacent to one of Edward's castles.
It houses the National Library of Wales, here scores of people flock to trace their Welsh ancestry. Some of the last steam locomotives will take you along it's narrow gauge track to the beautiful Devil's Bridge, one of Wales' wonders. Aberystwyth also has the longest cliff railway in Britain, climbing up to the camera obscura giving you a larger than life view of Cardigan Bay.
