Holidaymakers visiting 'absolutely beautiful' Welsh village encounter immediate issue
Leanne and Dan have been taking in the sights of Wales in their van and recently visited the idyllic Llŷn Peninsula, but they ran into a problem immediately in one popular village
Leanne and Dan encountered a problem when they visited an "absolutely beautiful" village (stock)
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A couple ran into an unexpected issue when they visited an "absolutely beautiful" village in North Wales. Leanne and Dan, who run the YouTube channel The Buddymoon, have been discovering the picturesque locations of Wales in their van, covering everything from the Brecon Beacons all the way up to the Llangollen Canal.
In the most recent instalment of their Welsh journey, entitled 'I Think We Have Found The Best Part of Wales', the pair hit the road to explore what the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd has to offer.
During their trip, the couple appeared to relish the sights, stopping at local gems including Porthmadog, Criccieth, and the whistling sands of Traeth Porthor.
But when they reached a well-known village, the couple faced a particular challenge. This could have been because their vehicle was too "big" as upon arrival, they discovered they couldn't "even stop".
Abersoch is a small seaside village known for its watersports (stock)
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Dan explained: "So we just come to a town called Abersoch - Abersoch? Probably saying it wrong, but we can't find any parking, so I don't think it's going to be a town that we can actually stop in, but it looks absolutely beautiful."
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"Like, over here, you can see the beach and the mountains and the greenery, but we can't find any parking; we're too big. Guess we're not going to be able to explore this town because we can't park the van."
Abersoch is a charming coastal village that provides holidaymakers with stunning beaches and an array of watersports, from wakeboarding and paddleboarding to waterskiing, sailing and windsurfing.
Indeed, it has been dubbed the "Welsh Riviera" and "Cheshire-by-the-sea". This delightful destination was even recognised as one of Britain's most coveted locations in 2023 by Freeofficefinder.com.
Leanne also observed that Abersoch was "definitely a lot busier" than the previous stop on their tour, but went on to describe it as "really cute" while highlighting the delightful independent shops and cafés.
Leanne said Abersoch was "definitely a lot busier" than the last place they visited (stock)
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She also noticed tractors launching vessels on the shoreline, so despite the challenging parking situation, Leanne left Dan with the van at the top of a footpath whilst she went to investigate.
In a touching moment of nostalgia, Leanne watched as the tractors transported the boats to and from the water, which reminded her of a cherished childhood memory.
She revealed that as a youngster, her father would take them to the harbour during seaside trips, where they would similarly observe the boats coming and going.
Leanne said it was "such a fun time" to sit and watch this happen, adding that it was a "nostalgic moment" that she was feeling in Abersoch.
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The pair's admiration for the village extended further still. Dan subsequently remarked that Abersoch appeared "very nice" from their aerial drone, describing the view as "absolutely incredible."
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