The little-known UK beach with hidden cove and seals you can spot year-round
For a stunning weekend getaway with hidden gems and wildlife spotting, Angel Bay in North Wales is the perfect destination. Porth Dyniewaid, known to locals as Angel Bay, is a hidden gem mere steps from the bustling Llandudno, fast becoming one of the UK's prime seal-watching hotspots.
LateRooms.com chief Matthew Fox commented: "British holidaymakers love a good seaside town and Llandudno has been a classic for generations. But just a short hike around the coast from its pastel promenade and Victorian pier is something truly special, and a real reward for nature lovers."
This secreted bay is a prime spot for grey seals and their young during the autumn months. Even though autumn is the season for seal sightings, visitors can enjoy their presence nearly all year round.
Direct access to the beach may be non-existent, ensuring these marine creatures are undisturbed by people, but the view from the clifftops into the cove below is still breathtaking.
Perched on the craggy cliffs, you get panoramic views across the Irish Sea, and on a clear day, you might see scores of seals playfully swimming or lounging on the rocks basking in the sunshine, reports the Express.
Angel Bay remains unspoiled; here, there are no lines, ticket stalls, or souvenir shops – just nature and the occasional fellow hiker on pleasant days.
The cove has received rave reviews on Tripadvisor, with visitors praising the scenic walk and breathtaking views from the top. One enchanted visitor penned: "Absolutely beautiful place with unreal views! So peaceful as we went later in the evening to watch the sunset. We spotted quite a few seals on the shore and in the sea".
Another shared their delight, saying: "Such a surprise, even though the only reason we visited was to see the seals.
"We never imagined so many of them lounging on the beach, taking little dips in the sea, barking and talking amongst themselves."
They added: "Could've stayed and watched all day. Beautiful to see them in their natural habitat and the walk to the beach follows an easy path so it was a very pleasant stroll."
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