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Aberaeron

Aberaeron is an idyllic port side town situated in the county of Ceredigion in South West Wales. Aberaeron is one of Wales’ very first planned towns. The idea of developing a port at the Aeron’s mouth came from a local Reverend in the nineteenth century. The town of Aberaeron offers such a diverse range of things to see and do including watersports, walking, historic attractions, wildlife spotting and much more making it a perfect place to choose your holiday home from which to explore.

One of the town’s most striking features is the architecture. One house in four is listed either as being of special architectural or historical interest. The best way to explore the town is to follow the town trail. The Aberaeron Town Trail was established in 2007 during the bicentennial celebrations - 200 years since the Act of Parliament to create the new harbour. Twenty two notable locations within the town were chosen, and each was given a commemorative bronze plaque in the shape of the 'Aberaeron shovel' a shovel produced in the forge of the Davies family from the 1850s until the 1930s. The town of Aberaeron has a rich and incredibly interesting maritime history that is sure to interest many visitors.

Once a thriving port in the days of commercial sailing, you will still find that sailing plays a major part in the life of the town, its stonewalled harbour sheltering yachts from near and far for much of the year.

As well as being a most popular location for yachting Aberaeron is a popular port from which to set forth to marvel at the wildlife of Ceredigion's Maritime Heritage Coast - the first offshore conservation area of its kind in the United Kingdom. The Ceredigion has beautiful and unforgettable views and the four sections that make up the Heritage Coast were established in 1982 and stretch over 22 miles. Cardigan Bay also has two Marine Special Areas of Conservation. The nearest to Aberaeron is Penllyn and Sarnau just 16 miles away. Named after the Welsh word for causeway, Sarnau is three rocky reefs that extend up to 24km out to sea. These reefs were formed from glacial debris following the melting of the glaciers at the end of the last ice age. The protection of this area is particularly important for the bottle nose dolphin and Atlantic grey seal.

If you’re a watersports enthusiast, visit Cardigan Bay Watersports Centre at Newquay just 14 minutes away. Here you can try sailing, kayaking, wind surfing and powerboating. Newquay is a picturesque town that sits on the hillside above the beach and harbour which becomes a bustling resort every summer.

Aberaeron has much more to offer than just history. It is also a popular place to visit for those with a keen interest in arts and crafts and even has its own craft centre that you can visit. There are also several boutique shops that popular for buying gifts or even a treat for yourself! As well as the town itself having much to do, there is also of attractions plenty to see in the vicinity. Try visiting Cilgerran Castle which is a 13th century ruined castle. Now owned by Cadw the ancient fortification sits overlooking the river Teifi. The castle is a spectacular site and one of the most well preserved castles in Pembrokeshire.

Nearby to Cilgerran Castle you can also visit the Cilgerran Wildlife Centre. The centre which is owned and run by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, sits within the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve. There is plenty to see and do here including walking, cycling, wildlife spotting and an education centre that both children and adults are sure to enjoy.

The Ceredigion and National Trust Information Centre is located on Aberaeron's North Quay and is open all year, which emphasises that this is a great place to visit all year round.

FBM Holidays presents some unique holiday homes in the county of Ceredigion. Craigfryn and Snowdrop comprise an attractive single storey cottage and a well-furnished, semi-detached bungalow situated in the grounds of Nine Oaks Fisheries, a purpose built angling complex. Set in idyllic, landscaped grounds surrounded by an abundance of wildlife and flora, just 1 and a half miles from the Aberystwyth to Cardigan coast road, a lovely tranquil location in the beautiful Ceredigion countryside. An ideal area for enjoying many pursuits including walking, cycling, bird watching , lovely sandy beaches at Newquay where a coastal cruise is a must with almost daily sightings of bottlenose dolphins, porpoise and a myriad of sea bird colonies and the busy Georgian coastal town of Aberaeron just a short drive away.

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