Attractions

Attractions

Here are some of the attractions within easy reach from Min Y Gaer Hotel.

Castles
The Welsh castle at Criccieth (right), is a marvellous sight to behold, sitting as it does so high and majestic atop a rocky promontory which juts dramatically out into Tremadog Bay. The Castles of Caernarfon, Harlech and Beaumaris are just a short drive away from Criccieth.

Ffestiniog Railway
The Ffestiniog Railway is a narrow gauge railway running between Porthmadog and Blaeunau Ffestiniog. It is also the oldest independent railway company in the world. On their trains you can travel by steam through the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park.

Portmeirion Italian Village
Portmeirion is a place that is entirely unique. Its nearest equivalent is somewhere on the Ligurian coast of Italy. Many of the features and architectural styles of the buildings and colours are only seen in that part of the world
Snowdonia
Covering some 2,171 square kilometres (838 square miles) of north west Wales as well as the highest mountain in England and Wales (1085m/3560ft)- Yr Wyddfa (the Tomb in welsh), or Snowdon from which the Park takes its English name. The Welsh name Eryri means 'place of the eagles'.

Snowdon Railway
Britain's only public rack and pinion mountain railway running from Llanberis to Snowdon Summit. In its four and three-quarter mile journey the train climbs over 3000ft offering spectacular views of and beyond Snowdonia.
Anglesey
The Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn in Welsh) is situated off the north-west coast of Wales near the beautiful Snowdonia mountain range. It is separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait, which is spanned by two picturesque bridges. Anglesey was known as Mam Cymru ('Mother of Wales') during the middle ages because its fertile fields formed the breadbasket for the north of Wales. Anglesey also has the village with the longest place name in Britain: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.

Llyn Peninsula
Criccieth is situated within the Peninsula, and the tip of the Peninsula is only 17 miles away . It's a peaceful, predominantly undeveloped place with 70 miles of coastline, some beautiful sandy beaches, good for walks.