The popularity of Wales as a cruising destination amongst boaters is demonstrated by the wide range of modern marina and harbour facilities dotted along the coastline. These well equipped ‘ports of call’ cater for all tastes and offer a wide range of services and supplies enabling you to refuel or stock up on your journey around Wales.
North Wales & Anglesey are one of the most popular cruising destinations in Wales, set against the dramatic backdrop of Snowdonia. There are 6 marinas plus a number of traditional harbours in the area, with a wide range of marine support services. The marina and harbour facilities at Conwy and Caernarfon benefit from the backdrops of awe inspiring castles.
Moving Westwards to the Lleyn Peninsula and Cardigan Bay you will find the 400 berth Hafan Pwllheli providing access to some of the best sailing waters in the UK and Aberystwyth Marina which is spectacularly located in the centre of the majestic sweep of Cardigan Bay and provides over 100 permanent and visitor berths.
In the south west, the 22 miles of navigable sheltered waters of Milford Haven offer a wide range of facilities for the cruising sailor including 2 marinas - Milford Haven & Neyland.
Swansea marina, located in Swansea’s historic maritime quarter, is currently the biggest marina in South Wales, with over 400 berths. Penarth Marina in Cardiff Bay offers 320 berths and Cardiff Harbour Authority provides day visitor pontoon moorings within the Inner Harbour.
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