New Quay Beaches Cardigan Bay
Photo New Quay Beach Cardigan Bay - Francis Crompton
During the summer months, the seaside resort of New Quay - with its pretty harbour
and beautiful beaches - attracts thousands of visitors. The poet Dylan Thomas
found inspiration here back in the 1940s, and it's also popular with Cardigan
Bay's population of bottlenose
dolphins who can often be seen leaping in the waters beyond the harbour wall.
In the winter, the population of New Quay, (Cei Newydd the town's Welsh name)
dwindles to around 1,115 but even so, there's still plenty going on.
New Quay town is built on steep terraced slopes which fall to expansive safe
sandy beaches, dissected by the harbour pier.
There are lots of cafés shops and pubs in New Quay and it is one of the busiest holiday resorts on Cardigan Bay. A great place for a traditional seaside holiday.
Photo
New Quay Harbour Cardigan Bay - Francis Crompton
There are three town beaches in New Quay,
Harbour Beach, Traeth Gwyn and Dolau. Harbour Beach is patrolled
by Ceredigion Council lifeguards during the main summer holiday, from mid-July
to the end of August. New Quay harbour is sheltered and provides a safe
haven for pleasure craft and a few fishing boats. Dolphins can
often be seen in this area and there are several boats offering trips out
to the bay. There's limited parking close to the beach for a small fee.
More spacious parking is available further into the town and up the hill.
Disabled parking is available above the main beach but only for two vehicles.
You can walk south along the Ceredigion
Coastal path to the secluded natural harbour
of Cwmtydu, passing the rennovated
coastguards look-out point. If you're looking for a more taxing stretch,
walk north to Aberaeron from where regular buses
will return you to your starting point. Read more about New Quay Here
Facilities at New Quay
| Awards | Blie Flag | Bathing | Yes |
| Type of Beach | Sandy beaches | Café | Yes |
| Car Park | Yes | Sea Angling | Yes |
| Toilet | Yes | Dogs | Yes* |
| Disabled Access | Yes | Pub serving food | Yes |
Comments
Blue Flag Beach and beautiful harbour.
* Dogs are prohibited from sections of certain beaches between
1st May and 30th September under the local byelaw.
The restrictions
do not apply to a guide dog accompanying a registered blind person.
Where to stay near New Quay
- The Old Granary Self Catering
- Pigeonsford Holiday Farmhouse Self Catering
- Celyn Parc Guesthouse Guest House B&B
- Morfa Isaf Farm Guest House B&B
- Morfa Cove Holiday Cottages Self Catering
- Stonesthrow Cottages Bach Y Felin Self Catering
- Coedmor B+B Guest House B&B
- Wig Farm Holiday Cottages Self Catering
- Swn y Mor Bed and Breakfast Guest House B&B
- Holly Cottage Bed and Breakfast Guest House B&B