If most people were to imagine what taking a break in the UK is like, images of old and shabby resorts will probably come to mind. This mental image of days out in the UK is not quite accurate and if you take a trip to Poppit Sands and you will quickly realise that your mental image of the UK resorts is very out of date.
The beach is located near the Teifi estuary and is the place where the river becomes the spectacular Cardigan Bay. Here you will find a beautiful stretch of sand which has sand dunes behind it. This combination of dunes and the long beach makes it one of the most beautiful sights in all of Wales.
It is a very popular location and many local people enjoy spending their time here. Despite its popularity the beach is very large so never really feels overcrowded and there is plenty of space for any beach activities that you might be interested in pursuing. You will find many people playing Frisbee and other sports on the beach as well as many people just relaxing and enjoying the sun.
The beach is spectacularly clean and you will really struggle to find any rubbish whatsoever. The pollution level in the sea has also been rated as very low and it is an ideal location to go swimming. Visitors should be aware that there are sometimes very strong currents in the area but fortunately most of these have clear warning signs and there are always lifeguards on duty.
The sea here is particularly well-suited to younger children as there is a large amount of shallow water before it gets deeper. Body boarders and surfers also find good waves in the area so you will see plenty of people enjoying these water-based sports. For people who don’t find surfing extreme enough you will also find kite surfers and boarders along the beach and on the waves.
Even if extreme sports is something you don’t enjoy many people will find themselves fascinated by the people doing the sports and it can simply be enjoyable to sit on the beach and watch them having fun.
Some people would rather watch animals, and there is plenty of wildlife in the area. Those with children will enjoy looking at the crustaceans in the various rock pools and if you are lucky you will be able to see bottlenose dolphins swimming in the Bay. If you are very keen on seeing dolphins it is best to head to the top of the nearby cliffs where you are more likely to see them than if you are standing on the beach.
There is a wide selection of accommodation in the surrounding area and the town of Cardigan is very popular with tourists so there are plenty of rooms. There is accommodation to suit every budget and taste; hotels, holiday cottages, as well as several Bed & Breakfasts. Whenever you come to this beautiful part of Wales for you are sure to have a wonderful holiday.
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