Photo of Llanelli Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Llanelli Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Llanelli Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Llanelli Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Llanelli Beach and the settlement

Photo of Llanelli Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Photo of Llanelli Beach - good pet friendly spot for vacation

6.5

Good

Llanelli Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Llanelli Beach?

The bar is located right on the Llanelli Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.St.Elli's Bay is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Llanelli Beach?

There are 177 places to stay in the Llanelli Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Llanelli Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=221083&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Stradey Park Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=114339&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8934180&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Y Doc at World Horizons Community Hub</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1030117&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Doc Y Gogledd</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7113867&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bay View</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7229089&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">CockleDora</a></li></ul>

Llanelli, United Kingdom

#101 out of 119 in Wales

6.5

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Llanelli • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant St.Elli's Bay

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Cattle & Co Llanelli

8.8 - Excellent 470m

Restaurant The Sandpiper Brewers Fayre

8 - Very good 720m

Bar The York Palace - JD Wetherspoon

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Bar Thomas Arms Hotel

8.2 - Very good 1.5km

Meal Takeaway Domino's Pizza - Llanelli

8 - Very good 1.5km

Bar New Stepney

7.6 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant Nando's Llanelli

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Half Moon

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Park Parc Arfordir Milenwm Millennium Coastal Park

80m

Park Sandy Water Park

590m

Park Festival Fields Car Park

1km

Park Parc Howard

1.9km

Park Coed Penybedd

7.6km

Park Pembrey country park

7.7km

National Park Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

7.9km

Park The Golden Coast

8.4km

Park Pembrey Country Park

9.1km

Playground Waun Sidan, Playground

7.1km

Playground Kids Play Area

9.3km

Discount Store Home Bargains

1km

Convenience Store Premier

1.1km

Grocery Store Kubus

1.1km

Convenience Store Premier

1.2km

Discount Store Home Bargains

1.3km

Supermarket Asda Llanelli Murray Street Supercentre

1.4km

Supermarket Lidl

1.4km

Discount Store Poundland

1.4km

Grocery Store Londis

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Llanelli Beach

50m

Museum Amgueddfa Parc Howard - Parc Howard Museum

1.9km

Tourist Attraction WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Burry Port Lighthouse

5km

Tourist Attraction Parc Williams

8.8 - Excellent 6.7km

Tourist Attraction Loughor Estuary

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Pembrey beach

8.5km

Movie Theater ODEON Llanelli

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Performing Arts Theater Ffwrnes Theatre

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Historical Landmark King Arthur's Stone

8.2km

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About

Llanelli Beach is located on the Bristol channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 5th place out of 4 beaches in the Carmarthenshire region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Llanelli Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Llanelli Beach is located in Carmarthenshire within Llanelli, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

9.4 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Llanelli • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant St.Elli's Bay

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Cattle & Co Llanelli

8.8 - Excellent 470m

Restaurant The Sandpiper Brewers Fayre

8 - Very good 720m

Bar The York Palace - JD Wetherspoon

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Bar Thomas Arms Hotel

8.2 - Very good 1.5km

Meal Takeaway Domino's Pizza - Llanelli

8 - Very good 1.5km

Bar New Stepney

7.6 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant Nando's Llanelli

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Half Moon

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Park Parc Arfordir Milenwm Millennium Coastal Park

80m

Park Sandy Water Park

590m

Park Festival Fields Car Park

1km

Park Parc Howard

1.9km

Park Coed Penybedd

7.6km

Park Pembrey country park

7.7km

National Park Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

7.9km

Park The Golden Coast

8.4km

Park Pembrey Country Park

9.1km

Playground Waun Sidan, Playground

7.1km

Playground Kids Play Area

9.3km

Discount Store Home Bargains

1km

Convenience Store Premier

1.1km

Grocery Store Kubus

1.1km

Convenience Store Premier

1.2km

Discount Store Home Bargains

1.3km

Supermarket Asda Llanelli Murray Street Supercentre

1.4km

Supermarket Lidl

1.4km

Discount Store Poundland

1.4km

Grocery Store Londis

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Llanelli Beach

50m

Museum Amgueddfa Parc Howard - Parc Howard Museum

1.9km

Tourist Attraction WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Burry Port Lighthouse

5km

Tourist Attraction Parc Williams

8.8 - Excellent 6.7km

Tourist Attraction Loughor Estuary

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Pembrey beach

8.5km

Movie Theater ODEON Llanelli

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Performing Arts Theater Ffwrnes Theatre

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Historical Landmark King Arthur's Stone

8.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

120m from the beach

Ar Lan Y Mor

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Located at nearest locality

Llanelli • 1.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

What to do in Llanelli Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Llanelli Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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6.8 Good

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Mewslade Bay Mewslade Bay

6.8 Good

14.6km

Port Eynon beach Port Eynon beach

6.5 Good

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Brandy Cove Brandy Cove

6.6 Good

Localities

Nearest

Llanelli • 1.1km

Transport

Airport

SWS • 10.6km

Bus Station

Bus Station (Bay 1) • 1.5km

Train Station

Bynea • 5.2km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.5 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.5 Good

Sara Al-Rashid

10 Exceptional

Just find a spot and enjoy the serene view as the sun sets. The peaceful atmosphere and the breathtaking sky will leave you in awe. We are grateful to Allah, the creator of the heavens and earth.

February 2024

Amara Ellis

10 Exceptional

This beach is highly recommended for walking dogs or spending time with family, friends, or your partner. It's a lovely place to visit, offering breathtaking sunset views.

February 2024

Ava Brooks

10 Exceptional

I really enjoy strolling along this beach in the morning or evening. It's a great spot to witness the stunning sunset. There's also a bistro nearby, although I didn't get a chance to try it. Convenient parking is available right next to the beach.

February 2024

Lara Turner

10 Exceptional

The beach is fantastic! It has all the amenities you could ask for, including parking, a delightful cafe and brasserie, and mouthwatering ice cream. There is also plenty of room for the kids to play and build sandcastles.

February 2024

Tom Johnson

10 Exceptional

The beach was absolutely stunning, with a long stretch of sand that seemed to go on forever. The coastal path and linear Park along the shore added to the beauty of the area. We parked at the North Dock and enjoyed a walk on the beach with Zoey, our energetic dog, who happily explored the sand and rocks under the bright sunshine. On our way back, we took the well-maintained coastal path, which provided ample seating and viewpoints to admire the breathtaking scenery. We definitely plan on coming back to this amazing beach.

February 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Llanelli Beach?

The coastline of Llanelli Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Llanelli Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Llanelli Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Llanelli Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Llanelli Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Llanelli Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Llanelli Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Llanelli Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Llanelli Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Llanelli Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Llanelli Beach?

Llanelli Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Llanelli Beach?

The bar is located right on the Llanelli Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.St.Elli's Bay is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Llanelli Beach?

There are 177 places to stay in the Llanelli Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Llanelli Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Llanelli Beach from parking?

The Llanelli Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Llanelli Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Llanelli Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre located in 3.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Llanelli Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Llanelli Beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Llanelli Beach (Carmarthenshire) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Llanelli Beach (Carmarthenshire) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.