Your 2022 Guide to Cardigan Bay West Wales
Holiday Accommodation and Attractions
Cardigan Bay stretches 207 km (129 miles) from Bardsey Island off the Llyn Peninsula in the north to the wild headland of Strumble head in the south with the largest population of dolphins in Europe.
Dolphins and Beaches
Cardigan Bay isn’t just a playground for the dolphins – though it is the best place in Europe to come dolphin spotting. Want to see how much fun can you have getting wet? Find information on the Cardigan Bay beaches, with traditional family seaside resorts such as New Quay and Aberporth, and quiet coves like Cwmtydu where you might see the seals. Find all beaches in the EXPLORE section of the site.
Holiday Accommodation
Self-catering cottages, bed and breakfast guesthouses and campsites for glamping and holiday parks around Cardigan Bay. Enjoy a warm welcome and discover holiday accommodation for walkers, dog friendly places, wheelchair users and large family gatherings. Choose where to stay on Cardigan Bay by location or type.
Where to Go and What to See
On foot, on your bike or on the water – the variety of landscape and clean fresh air make Cardigan Bay a great place to enjoy your favourite activity – from golf to canoeing or kayaking. The ACTIVITIES section of the site includes cycle maps and hiking routes around Cardigan Bay
Explore & Discover Wales
Cardigan Bay has small coastal villages such as Llangrannog and market towns of Aberaeron, Cardigan to explore. Find out about our towns and villages , shops and where to eat and drink . Read about the wild flowers and wildlife and visit historic Cardigan castle.
Festivals and Events
We have all kinds of entertainment, exhibitions and festivals around Cardigan Bay and are lucky to have a fantastic variety of venues including theatres, cinemas and even a castle. The events calendar has traditional festivals such as the unique Barley Saturday and Cardigan River and Food Festival, and music and dance events.
