Benllech | ||
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State | UK | |
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Federated state | Wales | |
Territory | Isle of Anglesey | |
Inhabitants | 3.408 (2001 census) | |
Prefix tel | 44 1248 | |
POSTAL CODE | LL74 | |
Time zone | UTC | |
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Bellech is a city of Wales.
To know
Geographical notes
The town is located on the eastern shore of the island of Anglesey, in Wales northern and represents the third city by number of inhabitants.
Both the Anglesey Coastal Path that the Wales Coast Path pass pass through Benllech.
When to go
The best time to visit Benllech is summer, the Welsh town is in fact a famous seaside resort awarded since 2004 with the blue flag.
How to orient yourself
How to get
By plane
The nearest airports are:
- 1 Liverpool Airport, Liverpool. On which the low cost airline Ryanair operates. Italian destinations are Naples is Pisa.
- 2 Manchester Airport, Manchester. Among the Italian destinations we remember Milan, Rome Ciampino, Bergamo-Orio al Serio, Bologna
By car
The road passes through Benllech which connects the eastern towns of the island.
By bus
The following bus lines pass through the town:
For information on rates and timetables visit the website Transportdirect.info[link not working].
How to get around
The town is small, so it can be visited on foot.
What see
The main attraction of the town is the beach (described in the "what to do" section).
- 1 St Andrew's Church.
- 2 Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Catholic church
Events and parties
During the summer period the screening of numerous films is organized. The always updated programming can be found on the this other important events are:
- Anything Goes Night, at the Benllech Community Hall.
10th of July. During the evening anyone can perform in a show very similar to the Britain's Got Talent, but without judges.
- Craft Fayre, at the Benllech Community Hall.
August 9 from 11pm to 1:30 am.
What to do
For sports lovers, at Benllech beach it is possible to go canoeing, acrobatics with surfboards, sailing and wind-surfing trips. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag (Blue flag) and from MCS (Marine Conservation Society) and offers numerous services such as an assistance service for bathers, accessibility for people with mobility difficulties, the presence of toilets and bars and restaurants.
In addition, the proximity to the Anglesey Coastal Path gives the opportunity to walk along amazing paths, considered among the most beautiful of all UK. If you take the path in a south-easterly direction, in the direction of Penmon, you can reach the sandy bay of Red Wharf.
There is also a golf course near Benllech:
- 1 [link not working]Storws Wen Golf Club, Storws Wen, ☎ 44 01248 852673, @[email protected].
Prices range from £ 7 to £ 20 (depending on the time, day and number of holes chosen: 9 or 18 - updated to 2013).
Finally, the coastal path of the Isle of Anglesey (Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path) 200 km / 125 miles long and can be completed in about 12 days.
Shopping
In the town there are no large shops and shopping centers, but small shops are able to satisfy all the needs of tourists and residents.
- 1 Blakemore Retail (affiliated with Spar).
Open Monday to Saturday from 6am to 10pm, Sunday from 7am to 10pm. medium sized supermarket
How to have fun
Along the coast there is:
- 1 The Bay Cafe, Beach Rd, ☎ 44 1248 852700.
- Beachcomber Bar and Grill, Bangor Road, ☎ 44 01248 851128. Bar with great beer and a fireplace.
- [link not working]Treetops Public Housl, Bwlch Lane, ☎ 44 1248 853075. Bar with great beer and a fireplace.
- The Parciau Arms, Marianglas, ☎ 44 1248 853766. With a private parking and a TV where football matches and other sports are broadcast.
Where to eat
Average prices
- The Oak Lodge Inn, Llanallgo Moelfre. In addition to offering excellent seafood, the inn also offers traditional Welsh dishes. The inn has 10 rooms.
- Ty Dderw Country Inn, Bryn Dulas.
- 1 The Cove Bar and Grill, Bangor Road, ☎ 44 1248 852636.
- [link not working]Bradleys Deli & Coffee Shop, The Square, ☎ 44 1248 852198, @mailto: [email protected].
Mon and Thu 9-14, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat 9-17, Sun 10-16.
- 2 Rhosboeth Te Bach Tearooms, Amlwch Road, ☎ 44 1248 853957, @[email protected].
Open in summer, in this tea room you can enjoy cakes and biscuits.
- Posh Puds, The Square (town center), ☎ 44 7970 750986. Popular bar for cakes
Where stay
Moderate prices
- Llanbedrgoch Holiday Caravan, Llanbedrgoch, ☎ 44 1248 450051.
- Bodafon Caravan Park, ☎ 44 01248 852417.
Average prices
- 1 [link previously not working]Breeze Hill Hotel, Benllech Bay, ☎ 44 01248852308, @[email protected].
Single room: £ 50, double room: £ 80, family (2 1): £ 85, family (2 2): £ 90.. Check in: After 2pm, check-out: by 10.30. The hotel has a private car park.
- 2 Plas Glanrafon Hotel, Glyn Aeron.
- 3 [link previously not working]Jasmine Cottage (B&B) (fifteen minutes from Britannia Bridge), ☎ 44 01248 851161, @[email protected]. Each room equipped with a television, a kettle and an internet connection.
- Castell Cottage - Llanbedrgoch, Llanbedrgoch, Benllech.
- Swallow Cottage Benllech, Talwrn, nr Benllech, Isle Of Anglesey, ☎ 44 844 561 8463.
- Josnor Holiday Chalet (Josnor Holiday Chalet Nr Benllech), Bwlch, Tynygongl, Benllech Bay,, ☎ 44 01248 852080.
- The Seaview Guest House & Lodge Benllech (The Seaview Guest House & Lodge Benllech), Beach Road Promenade, Benllech Bay.
- Beach View Holiday Apartment Benllech, ☎ 44 1248 422364.
- Rhosboeth Bed and Breakfast and Tea Rooms, Amlwch Road, ☎ 44 1248 853957, @[email protected].
- Tides Holiday Apartment Benllech, ☎ 44 1248 422364. On the ground floor there are 2 bedrooms for 4 people
- [link previously not working]The Breeze Hill Hotel Benllech.
Single: £ 45; Double: £ 80. Some of the rooms have a view of the sea, Snowdonia, Llandudno or the coast.
- Bwthyn Yr Afon, ☎ 44 1248 422364.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Post office
The post office is located next to the town hall:
- 3 Benllech Post Office, Fron Uchaf / The Square, ☎ 44 1248 852321.