Ynys Môn, Wales
Explore Anglesey by region
Five distinct corners of the island — each with its own character, coast, and reasons to linger. Whether you're chasing castles, surf, or solitude, start here.
Five regions
One island, five personalities
Anglesey is 276 km² — small enough to drive across in 40 minutes, large enough that no two corners feel the same. The east is polished and historical; the north is empty and elemental; the west (Holy Island) is dramatic and wild; the south is sandy and sporty; and the central heartland is quietly, unapologetically Welsh.
Use the regions to plan your visit: first-timers should start in the east and work their way round the coast. Adventurers head west. Beach lovers go south. Escape seekers find the north. Culture hunters settle in the centre.
Choose your corner
The five regions
East Anglesey
Gateway to the island — bridges, castles, and the Menai Strait
The polished, tourist-ready face of Anglesey. Where most visitors arrive and many never leave — with good reason. Castles, pastel-painted towns, and the greatest views of Snowdonia you'll find on the island.
North Anglesey
Wild cliffs, copper country, and Wales's most northerly village
Rugged, raw, and refreshingly empty. The north coast is where you come for dramatic cliff walks, the surreal copper-coloured landscape of Parys Mountain, and the sense of having the island to yourself.
West Anglesey & Holy Island
Lighthouses, sea cliffs, and the island's wildest edge
Holy Island is technically a separate island reached by a short causeway — and it feels different. Spectacular sea cliffs, the dramatic South Stack lighthouse, and Holyhead's busy ferry port all sit within a few miles.
South Anglesey
Golden beaches, dunes, and Snowdonia across the water
The south coast is where the sand is. Vast beaches, surf-ready swells, and pine forests backing onto dunes. This is where many visitors fall in love with Anglesey — and where the best views of Snowdonia sit just across the Strait.
Central Anglesey
Market towns, hidden heritage, and the island's working heart
Most visitors blaze past central Anglesey on their way to the coast. Slow down and you'll find the island's administrative heart, its best independent gallery, and some of the most significant prehistoric sites in Britain.