When you come over to beautiful Anglesey island you may come across Rhosneigr, a seaside resort on the south west coast. This corner of the island has some fantastic sandy beaches and coastal views, and is popular with surfers and walkers. The general consensus is that this village on the soft, gentle southern coastal strip has seen big changes over recent years. Rhosneigr has most certainly rediscovered its former energy and appeal as a quaint seaside location providing a broad choice of self-catering holiday properties.
So if you visit the island either by road or rail please don’t think that you have to bring absolutely everything with you. It’s likely you will want some idea in advance of what facilities are available locally including places such as restaurants, cafes and shops. Anglesey doesn’t just have the leading supermarket chains available, as you will see when you come to Rhosneigr, there is a good choice of country shops and post offices sell local chocolates, jams and fruits to stamps and diving gear.
A look at the services on offer to you during your stay at Rhosneigr will reassure you that the resort and its beaches are suitable. Firstly, for those coming to the island by road the nearest petrol station is in Gwalchmai village on the old A5 road. To get there take the A4080 back to the A55 expressway, go through Engedi and cross over the dual carriageway to the A5 Junction.
Rail travellers to Anglesey will be pleased to know you can stop at Rhosneigr station, and then it can take a quarter of an hour to reach the village on foot. As you walk along the road to the right is the local golf course and Anglesey Airport with caravan parks on your left. There is a stopping train across the island and it may be best to change at Bangor, unless you want to end up in Holyhead Port.
In the village square you will find the Post Office which is combined with the Spar convenience store, which offers a wide range of provisions, and so now we look at the local cafes, shops and restaurants. Get yourself along to The Bali Hi Chip Shop if you would like to taste some great fish and chips with a local flavour. A short walk away from here on the high street you will find the Bee-Bees caf, a friendly little cafe with light snacks, and some truly remarkable, multi-flavoured local ice creams.
After a day out on the water in your dinghy or surfing just pop along the main street to Sullivan’s Restaurant, where there’s a choice of light meals , teas, coffees and cold drinks. At the back of this restaurant you will find a Launderette which opens 6 days a week between 9 am and 6 pm. If you fancy eating as early as 7 am then just off the main street is Glan Neigr Pub, serving breakfasts and light meals later. So take an early morning jog across the sandy expanses and return for a full English breakfast. If you fancy seafood including fresh lobster get along to Sandy’s Bistro, a fully licensed outlet open all year round, which also offers Welsh beef and fresh local produce. Tafarn Y Morfa, near the village square offers traditional ales and home-made food.
The village has some interesting clothes stores and on the village square, opposite the convenience store you will find Fat Face, selling designer clothes and accessories. Meanwhile near the entrance to the beach is The Funsport Shop, the place to go if you’re keen on learning to windsurf or kite-surf or to get accessories. Now if you are partial to pastries, crepes and savoury galettes, then don’t forget to pay a visit to Mojo’s, the village bakery and creperie, where you can enjoy a continental style breakfast.
This is a short summary of what you can expect to experience during your holiday break at Rhosneigr Anglesey. We hope this article helps you decide to stay at this remarkable coastal resort. And don’t forget you can experience the nearby coastal path any time of the year, and the area has a wide choice of quality self-catering apartments and cottages to chose from.
Living on the beautiful island of Anglesey in the UK, the author, David Phillips, edits a helpful online resource covering local news and information. Discover more about Rhosneigr Anglesey to help make your visit more pleasurable.