Barmouth in Gwynedd has been named among the best places to live by the sea in the UK by The Times.
From the magnificent railway viaduct and the endless sandy beaches to the craggy backdrop where Snowdonia meets the sea, it is easy to see why Barmouth was included on The Times' list of best places to live by the sea in 2023.
Barmouth was one of four Welsh towns to make The Times list joining Tenby and Solva from Pembrokeshire and Penarth.
The Times' list also included locations including Dartmouth (Devon), Penzance (Cornwall) and Arisaig (Highlands).
The Times said: "The joy of living on an island is that we have every kind of seaside at our disposal: a grand escape, a bracing retirement, wholesome family fun or an elegant perch within reach of the office.
"Nowhere in the UK is more than 70 miles from the coast, so in the work-from-home era there’s no need to wait for the holiday season when you can enjoy the seaside lifestyle all year round.
It added: "This selection of the best places to live by the coast includes lively commuter towns, coastal honeypots and spectacular scenery.
"All these contrasting locations have something to offer in every season, with the kind of communities, connections and practicalities that will keep the holiday feeling alive all year round."
What makes Barmouth one of the best places to live by the sea in 2023
Average house price: £310,000
Describing Barmouth, The Times said: "You’ll struggle to find a seaside resort with a setting to match Barmouth, colloquially known as Y Bermo.
"From the magnificent railway viaduct that spans the Mawddach estuary and the endless sandy beaches to the craggy backdrop where Snowdonia meets the sea, there’s so much more on offer here than caravan parks and candyfloss.
"Natural wonders are plentiful — there’s no finer spot to gaze at glittering night skies or spot dolphins and porpoises patrolling the waters of Cardigan Bay.
"But there’s more than a dash of sophistication on offer too, whether at the stylish homeware emporium Pieces for Places or the Celtic Cabin, where Suzy Simpson and Paul Thomson sell the best street food in the country, showcasing produce that’s grown or foraged locally.
"The views are the thing, so the best address is the cottage on “the rock” — one of the homes clinging to the cliffs behind the town.
"Try the elegant townhouses on Porkington Terrace overlooking the estuary and the viaduct or one of the Scandi-style new-builds in the award-winning Swn y Dail development."
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