Aberaeron

Aberaeron is a Welsh-speaking seaside town, with multicoloured houses, a harbour and many small independent shops.

There is no train station. The nearest is in Aberystwyth, from where there are buses. By road, the main A487 runs through the town.

It's about a 20 minute drive to Aberystwyth. To the south there are good beaches at Llangrannog and Cwmtydu.

Bjenks

The town and harbour. Aberaeron is well known for its multicoloured houses and buildings. Take a stroll down the High Street and around the harbour. Look out for the local family of Bottle-nosed Dolphins out to sea.
Llanerchaeron

phone: +44 1545 570200

address: Ciliau Aeron, SA48 8DG
18th-century Welsh gentry estate - with house, walled gardens and home farm

Ceredigion Coast PathAberaeron and Aberarth are on the path. Walk along the cliff tops as far as you please.

Cegin Cymru

address: 18 Market Street
Lovely little shop selling locally-produced delicacies. The farmhouse cheeses are a particular favourite.
Aeron Sports

address: 2 Alban Square
Fishing tackle and other sports gear
Book Worm

phone: +44 1545 238282

address: 8 Sgwar Alban, SA46 0AD
A good selection of Welsh and English books. Plenty at the more intellectual end of the spectrum. Free parking nearby.

Harbourmaster Hotel

phone: +44 1545 570755

address: 2 Quay Parade
has a superb restaurant, specialising in seafood
New Celtic

phone: +44 1545 570369

address: 8 Market Street
fish-and-chips and more restaurant (eat in or take away), tasty and substantial meal
The Hive on the Quay

phone: +44 1545 570445

address: Cadwgan Pl
The Famous Holgate's Honey Ice Cream. Also holds a cafe/restaurant serving more substantial meals.
Friends Coffee Shop

address: 5 Alban Square
A great cafe/takeaway specialising in baguettes and Segafredo coffee. Great quality food at very reasonable prices with a warm and friendly atmosphere.
La Cuccina

phone: +44 1545 571012

address: 35 Alban Square

The Harbourmaster Hotel

phone: +44 1545 570755

address: Pen Cei (1 Quay Parade)
A cobalt blue small hotel with views of the sea and harbour.
Nant Meigan

address: 9 Water Street
A Grade 2 listed Georgian terrace holiday let, in the centre of the town. A five minute walk to the pebble beach, and backing onto the river Aeron, the property enjoys a walled garden.

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