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North Wales Live
11-08-2025
- North Wales Live
Tourists visiting North Wales blown away by 'absolute gem' of a beach
A couple visiting North Wales was recently blown away by a "gem of a beach" on the picturesque Llŷn Peninsula. Leanne and Dan, the South African couple behind The Buddymoon on YouTube, recently travelled around Wales in their van, taking in everywhere from Cardiff to the Brecon Beacons. In their latest video, titled 'I Think We Have Found The Best Part of Wales', the couple spends time exploring the Llŷn Peninsula, stopping at places such as Porthmadog, Criccieth, and Abersoch. Leanne and Dan seemed to enjoy the idyllic sights as they travelled around, but they were especially struck by a beach with an unusual nickname on the northern coast of the peninsula. Dan said: "There are so many beaches that are recommended in this part of Wales, so we thought we, at least, have to try one of them." They'd stopped at Traeth Porthor, a secluded beach located just a short 10-minute drive from the former fishing village of Aberdaron. Sharing her thoughts as they walked, Leanne declared: "Well, this is a pretty beach." Set beneath imposing grassy cliffs and situated on the Llŷn Heritage Coast, it offers impressive views of the rugged Welsh coastline and ideal conditions for surfing and bodyboarding. Dan said: "Looks like we have found ourselves a little bit of a gem of a beach. This place is nice!" The couple then found a spot on the sand where Leanne could relax with a book while Dan braved the icy waters. Later, as they made their way across the sand, they were seemingly delighted to discover that their movements emitted a strange sound, with Dan dubbing it "weirdly entertaining". Known as Whistling Sands, Traeth Porthor enjoys the moniker due to a somewhat unique natural phenomenon —a whistle or squeak that occurs when people stamp or slide their feet on the sand in certain conditions. It's thought this happens when the unusually shaped sand particles rub together as people walk across them in warm weather. Some of the local wildlife that could be on display at Traeth Porthor includes seals and various bird species, including guillemots, kittiwakes, yellowhammers, choughs, razorbills, shags, and cormorants. It comes hot on the heels of a recent report that highlighted how the beach boasts a huge number of good and excellent reviews on Tripadvisor (an impressive 260 out of 290 reviews). One said: "We visited Porthor Beach recently and had a lovely time soaking in the natural beauty of the place. The beach itself is stunning—clean, peaceful, and set against a gorgeous backdrop of rolling hills. It's ideal for a relaxed day out, with crystal-clear water and soft, golden sand. "Despite its nickname 'Whistling Sands,' the sand wasn't whistling during our visit—maybe it depends on the weather or how dry the sand is. Still, it was a scenic and peaceful spot well worth the trip."
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