Benllech Beach (Traeth Benllech)
Popular, gently shelving sandy beach below Benllech village on Anglesey’s east coast, with rock pools, wide sands at low tide, toilets and cafés close by, and the coastal path above.
Benllech is one of the best-known beaches on Anglesey’s east coast: a gently shelving, mostly sandy beach below a grassy cliff, with the village’s shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants just behind it. At low tide the sand stretches a long way out, giving young children plenty of room to play.
What to see and do
Paddling and rock pooling are the main draws for families, and the bay is also used for kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and surfing. The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path runs along the clifftop above the beach, with views along the coast in both directions.
Good to know
Parking is charged. The council’s public toilets at the beach car park are listed as open all year. From 1 May to 30 September dogs are banned from a marked area of the beach, shown on signs, and must be on a lead on the promenade. A beach wheelchair can be booked in advance through The Bay Café.