Enjoy the water.

Whether it’s swimming, surfing, bodyboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking or canoeing; Aberporth beach offers good conditions for all of these watersports. It’s coved bay is north facing and sheltered on both sides by hills, making it very favourable to surfers. Hire paddleboards directly from FOSUP and kayaks directly from The Water’s Edge Cafe.

Explore the rock pools.

At low tide you will find a plethora of exposed rock pools, teaming with sea life. Arm the kids with a net and a bucket and while away the day discovering all sorts of species.

Take a walk along the Ceredigion Coastal Path.

If you’re not one to sit still, then the cliff top walks along the coastal path provide a wonderful vantage point for wildlife spotting and offer an easy way to stretch your legs. Only 50m from 2 Headland Place, simply turn right out of the front door. Jaw-droppingly beautiful coastline awaits you at the top, and the view is simply too good to bypass before you go home. If you make it across to the neighbouring Tresaith beach, you can refuel at The Ship Inn, overlooking the bay. Or grab an ice-cream at the beach shop there.

Spot the local wildlife.

Britain’s biggest resident population of dolphins lives in Cardigan Bay! Aberporth is listed as one of the top places for sightings by Visit Wales for viewing bottlenose dolphins. Seeing dolphins in their natural environment is such a magical experience and we never tire of watching our residents! You can often see them from the beach and coastal paths, so always have your binoculars to hand and get ready to witness the spectacle as they jump through the water.

Soak up the view.

Whether you fancy taking in a bird’s eye view of the beach from the headland benches, ambling along the coastal path or rolling out your beach towel on the beach, the views surrounding Aberporth never disappoint.

Grab a bite to eat.

Aberporth’s restaurant and cafe scene is continually evolving. This summer we are set to welcome newcomer ‘The Boy Ashore’, whose beach shack is located right on the beach. It’s rustic charm echoes the cool vibe curated by the brothers of Pizza Tipi, found down the road in Cardigan. One of many local eateries, you definitely won’t fall short of different places to eat out during your stay.

Year-round dog friendly access.

Dogs are welcome onto both beaches between September - May. During the summer, they are permitted on Dyffryn beach (the northern half, where the river Howni flows into the bay). Between May 1st and September 30th dogs are prohibited from Dolwen beach (this is the beach below the dolphin statue).