The Llyn Peninsula is one of the jewels of Wales. Multicoloured beach huts provide a vibrant backdrop to the long, sweeping beach at Llanbedrog. In the sheltered bay at Porthor the sand famously whistles underfoot due to the unique shape of the grains. The fishing village of Porthdinllaen is picture-postcard perfect. It is a place where children build sandcastles and adults enjoy a drink at the pub on the beach.

For one of the best views in Wales stroll to the Coastguards’ Hut on top of Mynydd Mawr. Look out for the rare chough flying overhead, dolphins swimming in the bay and seals basking in the sun. A coastal path has recently been opened around the whole peninsula. Near by Mynydd Anelog with its precipitous cliffs offers commanding views across to Ireland, the Snowdonia mountain range and south to St David’s Head.

Further south is the beautiful, sandy beach of Llandanwg with its views across to the Llyn peninsula and a medieval church half-buried in sand. Egryn, a site of continuous habitation for more than 5,000 years, is only a stone’s throw away. The Medieval Hall house and outbuildings are being restored and will be open on certain days later this year.

The wild and beautiful extremity of Braich y Pwll is the point from where the first pilgrims set off during the middle ages to Ynys Enlli. During the spring and summer numerous birds, including the rare chough nest on the most inaccessible ledges of the high cliffs. It is also an excellent expanse of costal heath, one of the best in Europe, where heather and western gorse are dominant species and create a spectacular colour in July and August.

Top 5 rare species of Llyn:-

1. Chough – A member of crow family with a curved red bill and red legs, it has a distinctive kee-aw call. 5 per cent of the chough’s British breeding population are found on Llyn, and this is one of the reasons why the area has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
2. Spotted Rock Rose – Braich y Pwll is the only known location on the British mainland for rock rose. Its bright yellow flower looks like a stem for most of its life, but by catching it at the right time, its beautiful bright yellow petals can be seen.
3. Golden Hair Lichen – a striking bright orange lichen which forms a highly branched 'shrub' up to 4 centimetres high. It is very sensitive to air pollution, and Aberdaron is one of the few sites where it is spotted in the UK.  
4. Eel grass – this simple ribbon-like plant is the only flowering plant that lives in the sea. It can be seen in front of Porthdinllaen, taking advantage of the shelter provided by the peninsula. They serve as a haven for crabs, scallops, numerous species of fish, and other wildlife, providing these creatures with habitat, nursery grounds, and food. Over the past 70 years, approximately 90 per cent of all eelgrass throughout its range along the Atlantic coast has been destroyed.
5. Masonary Bee – a type of ground bee that normally lives in the sandy banks of streams. They are similar in colouration to the honey bee. The bees tend to bore holes in lawn, flowerbeds, rockeries or any soft suitable material in order to lay eggs.