Abersoch

infobox UK place
country = Wales
welsh_name=
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official_name= Abersoch
unitary_wales= Gwynedd
lieutenancy_wales= Caernarfonshire
constituency_westminster=Caernarfon
post_town= Pwllheli
postcode_area= LL
postcode_district= LL53
dial_code= 01758
os_grid_reference= SH312281
population= 910

Abersoch is a large village in the parish of Llanengan, Gwynedd, Wales. It is a popular coastal seaside resort with approximately 1,000 inhabitants, lying on the east-facing south coast of the Llŷn Peninsula at the southern terminus of the A499 road. It is situated some 11 km (7 miles) south-west of Pwllheli and 43 km (27 miles) south-west of the county seat, Caernarfon.

Originally a fishing port, Abersoch is now a centre for dinghy sailing and other watersports such as windsurfing and jet-skiing. Nearby Porth Neigwl or Hell's Mouth, is also popular for surfing; it can hold large swells in the winter which can reach 1.5m however south-westerly prevailing winds can affect quality.

Central Abersoch has a variety of small shops as well as bars, restaurants, cafes and hotels. Boat trips around St Tudwal's Islands to see the seals and other wildlife are available from the village. It is also popular for its close proximity to Snowdonia National Park, with Snowdon being visible from Abersoch Bay on clear days. The town also has an 18 hole golf course.

The area's popularity as a resort and retirement destination has resulted in local property prices being significantly higher than the regional average. A small strip of beach at Abersoch, with planning permission for the construction of a beach hut, was sold for £63,000 in May 2005 [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/4514503.stm BBC NEWS | Wales | Strip of beach sells for £63,000 ] ] . In June 2007, a mobile home on the Warren holiday park was put on the market by the Haulfryn Group for £500,000. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/6265272.stm BBC NEWS | Wales | Record 500k price for beach home ] ] .

Virtually all the indigenous residents of Abersoch are Welsh language speakers. Fact|date=April 2008

References

External links

* [http://www.penllyn.com/1/compages/abersoch/abersoch.html Abersoch guide]
* [http://www.llyn.info Llyn.info - Your online guide to the Llŷn Peninsula - Eich arweiniad arlein am Ben Llŷn]
* [http://www.abersoch.co.uk Abersoch website]
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3499609 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Abersoch and surrounding area]