On the northwestern coast of Anglesey, Holyhead is the island’s major town and the island’s primary ferry terminal to the Republic of Ireland. Ancient Roman and mediaeval burial chambers and stone village foundations abound in this historically rich town. Located in a disused quarry, the Breakwater Country Park features a number of walking trails.
Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy seeing the park’s seals and learning about how the world’s longest breakwater, at 1.8 miles, was built to safeguard Holyhead’s harbour. Alternatively, the town’s nautical museum, which features stories of more than a hundred nearby shipwrecks, and its colourful marina are both worthwhile stops. The swift ferry to Dublin is only 90 minutes distant from here, making it easy to take day trips to Ireland.
