The mysterious Celtic Isle of Anglesey

The Isle of Anglesey has got a strong Celtic heritage, with its most famous testament being Bryn Celli Ddu. Discovered in the 1920s, the burial chamber is one of the best preserved in the world. The site can be visited free of charge, with visitors entering through a stone corridor before reaching the chamber and its mysterious pillar. In 2017, a Neolithic cemetery was also discovered, suggesting that the monument has not yet revealed all its secrets. During your trip to the island, you will have plenty of other things to see, such as dolmens.

To the east of Anglesey lies the colorful town of Beaumaris and its medieval castle. Remarkably well preserved, it dates back from 1295 and historians believe it was the largest and last building of Edward I. Although it is not finished, it is still a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has attracted many tourists over the years. The interior of the castle has got plenty of elements going back to Welsh conquests. Besides, the view from the towers is breathtaking.

The island of Anglesey has had a flourishing industry throughout history, which still shows today. The Welsh island is home to the largest copper mines in the world, and today the ruins of factories and workshops blend into the landscape, like in Porth Wen. Indeed, the old brickworks were closed during the First World War, and you can also reach Porth Wen Bay by a steep path that leads to the beach.

Anglesey is an island in the Irish Sea, so you probably did not expect to find white sandy beaches like Llanddwyn or Red Wharf Bay there. The island also has its fair share of family beaches such as Cemaes. And for surfers and other water sports enthusiasts, there are beaches like Trearddur Bay.

Anglesey has many beautiful lighthouses that provide a scenic tour of the island. Head east to Penmon Point to see Trwyn Du Lighthouse. At 29 meters high, it offers incredible views of Puffin Island, which is a puffin refuge. Then head to Llanddwyn Bay and its fine sand, Celtic crosses and white lighthouse, Tŵr Mawr Lighthouse, which creates a magical landscape. Finally, in the far west of Anglesey, on the Holy Island peninsula, you will find the 200 year old South Stack lighthouse, known as one of the most photogenic in the UK.