Started looking at our holiday/s next year and we're thinking of going to Anglesey for a week/10 days
(Never been so thought we'd give it a try)

Any advice on where to stay and what to see and do ?


Thanks

Depends what you are into.
Some fabulous beaches.
Windsurfing at Rhosneigr, you can hire the kit.
Copper mountain if you are into geology/history.
The race track at Ty Croes.
The road around the island A5025 is a nice 90ish mile run.
Electric Mountain over on the main land is awesome, if you are into major engineering projects.
Boat trips.
I have lived here over 14 years and not been bored for a single day.

Not quite Anglesey but my family is from Criccieth on the Llyn peninsula. I would consider myself a local given the amount of time I have spent up there. So much to do and see.

Depends what you are into but there is a go-ape and some of the best mountain bike trails at Coed-y-brenin (about half an hour from Criccieth) Can rent bikes there, tracks to suit all abilities.

Plenty of mountains to climb, beaches to explore... If you are into the prisoner, portmeirion is amusing.

Just get yourself up there and explore!

If you are looking for somewhere to stay my parents let out their house most of the year. It has some of the best views anywhere in Wales! Even has a massive garage for the locost :p

http://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottage/North-Wales-Snowdonia/Seibiant-13675.html

Could possibly wrangle a discount but cant promise anything.

[Edited on 11/11/12 by tegwin]

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Originally posted by Confused but excited.
Depends what you are into.
Some fabulous beaches.
Windsurfing at Rhosneigr, you can hire the kit.
Copper mountain if you are into geology/history.
The race track at Ty Croes.
The road around the island A5025 is a nice 90ish mile run.
Electric Mountain over on the main land is awesome, if you are into major engineering projects.
Boat trips.
I have lived here over 14 years and not been bored for a single day.

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There is a walking route almost all the way around the island, with some spectacular views.
If you want to have a test run one weekend in spring, you and your other half are welcome to overnight here.
I do quite a reasonable brekky

I have lived In Anglesey most of my life, and love the place (most of the time). I am sure you will have already done a Google search, but just i case you missed this website http://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en-GB/about_anglesey-6.aspx
It gives a good overview of the island.
The coastal path is well worth the effort http://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en-GB/route_descriptions_and_maps-117.aspx
from the same website gives route descriptions and maps. If time is limited, you can walk short sections, the path is nearly 120 miles long, there are no really better parts of the walk just different parts. I have walked all of the path and enjoyed every step.
As the island is only about 30 miles in diameter you will never be too far from a watering hole. It would be fair to say that Anglesey would not suit someone looking for a holiday full of night-life, more of a breath in the sea air and chill out kind of place. My choices for a holiday base would be
Beaumaris,(Castle, Restaurants, Hotels and several pubs)
Rhosneigr (Surfing, wind surfing, Restaurants)
Benllech (Pubs Restaurants and the superb Red Wharf Bay beach, miles of golden sands)
Hoping that I do not upset any Holyhead residents, beautiful scenery from Holyhead mountain, loads of sea birds, maritime museum and a fast ferry to Dublin for a day out but Holyhead town is not my favourite Anglesey town.
That's my bit done for the Anglesey tourist board.

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Originally posted by tegwin
Not quite Anglesey but my family is from Criccieth on the Llyn peninsula. I would consider myself a local given the amount of time I have spent up there. So much to do and see.

Depends what you are into but there is a go-ape and some of the best mountain bike trails at Coed-y-brenin (about half an hour from Criccieth) Can rent bikes there, tracks to suit all abilities.

Plenty of mountains to climb, beaches to explore... If you are into the prisoner, portmeirion is amusing.

Just get yourself up there and explore!

If you are looking for somewhere to stay my parents let out their house most of the year. It has some of the best views anywhere in Wales! Even has a massive garage for the locost :p

http://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottage/North-Wales-Snowdonia/Seibiant-13675.html

Could possibly wrangle a discount but cant promise anything.

[Edited on 11/11/12 by tegwin]

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Is the sea zoo still there?

Thanks for the replies
Some good local info there

We'll get planning...