Towns & villages 1
Has your town or villages got its own website yet? Check out the ones we've recommended below and get in touch if you've found a good one we may have missed.
For more town and village websites click here.
Aberdyfi
http://www.aberdyfi.org/
This easy-to-use website for residents and visitors alike contains full listings for the pretty seaside resort's shops, restaurants, holiday accommodation, places to visit and activities. There are attractive photographs and a what's on guide.
Abersoch
http://www.abersoch.co.uk/
An excellent professional-looking website with some superb photographs of Abersoch and other parts of the Llyn Peninsula. There is plenty of information on the resort and surrounding area, with webcams, interactive maps, listings of events, shops and services, and even details of local produce and crafts.
Amlwch
http://www.amlwch.net/
Local history is a strong feature of this site, which even includes a list of boats built in the Anglesey port of Amlwch from as far back as 1788. There are plenty of photos, events details and a business directory, as well as a message board and local news items.
Bala
http://www.bala.co.uk/
A quick guide to Bala, with emphasis on attractions in the surrounding area for tourists and sports enthusiasts, rather than factual information about the town itself. Plenty of pictures and a couple of maps.
Barmouth
http://www.barmouth.net
Compiled by Barmouth native, John Pugh, now living in exile in North Carolina, this well-designed website tells you all you need to know about Barmouth - and much, much more. There is a thorough guide to the history, businesses and attractions of the town which will be very useful for visitors. But there's also a chance for locals to have their say about their home town, and read the latest community news and forthcoming events.
Beaumaris
http://www.beaumaris.org.uk/
Lots of bilingual information and great pictures for locals, visitors and ex-patriots (sic) alike. Navigation around the site is slightly messy.
Beddgelert
http://www.beddgelerttourism.com/index_main.htm
The legend of Gelert and the creator of Rupert Bear are featured on the Beddgelert website. It is primarily for tourists, with clear and easy-to-find details of all the attractions and services in this heart-of-Snowdonia village.
Betws y Coed
http://www.croeso-betws.org.uk/
A nicely constructed bilingual site with lots of useful information presented attractively and some stunning photography. There's a wealth of useful and fascinating information aimed at visitors to this part of Snowdonia.
Caernarfon
http://www.caernarfononline.co.uk/
This site has a wealth of interesting information about Caernarfon and is undoubtedly popular with the Cofis. It includes a commendable amount of local news, issues, feedback, old school photos, tourist information and details of many local organisations. However, the useful left hand navigation of the homepage does not follow you on your travels round the site, and we would recommend minimising the Cornel Cymraeg window to stop it from popping up each time you click the home button.
Cemaes Bay
http://www.cemaes-bay.co.uk/
This straightforward village site has well-written and illustrated articles on local history and activities, including the RNLI and the heritage centre. There are also details for holidaymakers thinking of visiting this part of Anglesey.
Colwyn Bay
http://www.colwyn1.freeserve.co.uk/
If you've got the patience and you're interested in historic pictures of Colwyn Bay, visit Dave Williams' quirky website. The design's all over the place and the pictures take a while to load, but there are some fascinating tales and a great photographic archive from the North Wales seaside resort and beyond.
Conwy
http://www.conwy-wales.com/
There are two interesting photographic tours of the famous walled town, plus business and accommodation lisitings, and the rest is made up of links to the websites of various Conwy organisations.
Criccieth
http://www.criccieth.free-online.co.uk/
Good for maps and the history of Criccieth, but other sections are a few years out of date.
Barmouth
http://www.barmouth-wales.co.uk/
Did you know the poet Shelly had visited Barmouth? This site is full of little snippets of the seaside town's history, helpful hints on walks round its streets and a calendar of local events Visitors can also find information on accommodation, shopping and eating out. Just click on a topic to find your way around - but remember to click on the 'back' button to return to the homepage.
Suggested by David Clay from Barmouth
Dolgellau
http://www.dolgellau.net/
Pictures and nostalgia are key elements to this nicely produced one-man website, but there are also comprehensive listings of accommodation, businesses and events.
Visit Caernarfon
http://www.caernarfon4visitors.co.uk/
This site is of most use to those who have never visited Caernarfon - or Wales. It offers a good guide to Caernarfon and neighbouring villages' history and attractions - and helpful tips on how to pronounce a few important Welsh words and letters. Just click on a topic at the bottom of each page and plan your visit to this old town.
Suggested by Gareth Edwads from Caernarfon
Betws y Coed
http://www.betws-y-coed.net/
A plain looking site with many of the links not working properly (especially in the restaurants section). This said, its a nice attempt at promoting the businesses and activities of Betws-y-Coed. Click on the rally section to see various photographs of vintage steam cars appearing and disappearing!
Blaenau Ffestiniog
http://www.stiniog.com/
Stiniog.com is the website of the Blaenau Project, which concerns itself with preservation of the history of the town, encouraging people to get involved, whatever their knowledge of local history. The Calendar and Sports & Events have nothing in them, but The Blaenau Projects lists comprehensively what is involved and the area covered. Parts of the site are also Welsh.
Aberdaron & District Tourist Link
http://www.aberdaronlink.co.uk/
This fully bilingual site features a Guest Book to allow you to read the experiences of other visitors to the Llyn Peninsula. The News page is up to date, and encourages content contributions from both locals and visitors. Places to Stay, Eat and Visit hope to give you inspiration and Things to do highlights the best beaches, walks and sailing trips you can enjoy.
Suggested by Jane Davies of Aberdaron
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