Porthmadog Caravan Holidays and Holiday Parks
The town was built up around the port which was a hub for the slate trade coming from the numerous quarries in and around the town but since the decline of that trade, it is tourism that has picked up the slack and now Porthmadog is a thriving tourist town.
For many holidaymakers to the town, it is the narrow grade railways of the Ffestiniog and Welsh High Railways that are a must do.
Porthmadog Holiday Parks
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Here at CaraHols.co.uk we make booking a holiday on caravan holiday parks in Porthmadog as simply as possible. Simply follow the links on this page for more information on Porthmadog caravan holiday parks or visit the park’s operator direct for up to the minute availability and for the very latest special offers on caravan holidays in Porthmadog on the Welsh coast.
Porthmadog Caravan Holidays
Whilst Porthmadog is a popular town in it’s own right and has lots to offer holidaymakers, the resort also offers great bases for a holiday.
From out point of view, one of the best aspects of the town are the great caravan holiday parks that can be found there and near to Porthmadog.
Porthmadog Attractions
Aside from the chance to relax, surrounded by beautiful scenery and a chance to take in the sea air, Porthmadog and the surrounding are has lots of attractions and activities to suit all.
When one thinks of Porthmadog and this part of Wales, there are 2 things that comes into mind and they are the towns 2 narrow gauge railways and the Snowdonia National Park, home to Snowdon.
The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, goes from the centre of town from stunning scenery and along the coast to Royal Town of Caernarfon.
The more iconic train line of the two on offer has to be the Ffestiniog mountain railway that starts from the centre of Porthmadog and climbs up Snowdon to give visitors a chance to explore some of the best views in the whole of the UK.
The town harbour, which was initially developed for the slate trade and was a place of hard work and dirt is now a place to relax and a place to take in the sea air. From long walks down the river to watching luxury yachts go in and out of their dock, the harbour is still a hub for the town but it is now a hub for leisure activities.
There are a number of historic sites and religious sites in the town whilst for many a day of simply exploring the many local shops, bars, cafes and restaurants that reside in the town makes a relaxing time.
Location
Porthmadog lies on the edge of the Llyn Peninsula and the Snowdonia National park in north-west Wales in the county of Gwynedd.
The towns location 5 miles east of Criccieth, 11 miles south-west of Blaenau Ffestiniog, 25 miles north of Dolgellau and 20 miles south of Caernarfon makes it ideally located for exploring the region.
Transport
For those looking to visit the town via there own transport, the towns is easy to reach as it sits on the main A487 which is the Fishguard to Bangor trunk road and links most of the north and west of Wales.
With no motorways in the area and with most roads single lane, it can be slow going to reach the town but you can take a more scenic route through the Snowdonia National Park from the north and west.
Aside from the narrow gauge railways in the town, the town has a main line railway station as well that sits on the Cambrian Coast Line. This links the town with Pwllheli and Machynlleth with services continuing onto Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton and Birmingham. That makes the town relatively easy to reach via rail from most parts of the British Isles.
Out and About
The Llyn Peninsula is to the west of Porthmadog and offers lots of opportunities to take in the natural beauty of the coast via the numerous beaches and the Llyn Peninsula coastal path.
To the east of the town is the Snowdonia National Park, featuring the iconic mount Snowdon, which can be easily reached via rail and road form the town and makes for a fantastic day out.
To the north of the resort is the royal town of Caernarfon, which is home to one of the best castles in Wales and it can also be reached via a narrow gauge railway from the centre of Porthmadog.
The town sit son the top edge of Cardigan Bay, home to a large pod of dolphins and the popular Cardigan Bay seaside town of Barmouth is just to the south of Porthmadog.
Here at CaraHols.co.uk we make booking a holiday on caravan holiday parks in Porthmadog as simply as possible. Simply follow the links on this page for more information on Porthmadog caravan holiday parks or visit the park’s operator direct for up to the minute availability and for the very latest special offers on caravan holidays in Porthmadog on the Welsh coast.
Porthmadog is home to lots of caravan holiday parks including those owned and operated by the biggest caravan holiday park companies. There are also a number of smaller parks that are ideal for relaxing and taking in the stunning natural beauty and idyllic scenery of this part of Wales.