Aberavon Beach

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Lots of fresh sea air!

Aberavon is the perfect destination for a relaxing walk (or cycle) along a 3 mile coastal stretch on the eastern edge of the golden, sandy Swansea Bay. Parking is a mix of free and pay and display.

Whether you fancy a morning stroll along the sea front, building sandcastles with the children, exploring the sand dunes or just relaxing with an ice cream, Aberavon has the perfect laid-back, welcoming atmosphere that helps you unwind.

The long promenade is just perfect for cycling, jogging and rollerblading with a backdrop of long sweeping coastal views across the Swansea Bay, magnificent, especially at sunset. If you're not feeling too energetic there are cafés and restaurants along the front where you can just sit outside, catch your breath and watch the sea rolling in.

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Gallery

Magnificent sea views.

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Important!

Seasonal lifeguards when the red and yellow flags are flying, mainly between May and September.
Strong offshore currents, supervise children at all times. No inflatables.
Disabled access to the beach is near the centre of the promenade, the whole beach front length is wheelchair and pushchair friendly (flat tarmac) and is a shared cycle path.
Cafe, restaurants, toilets and baby changing at the centre and north end of the beach.
Disabled parking at various points along Princess Margaret Way.
The main beach is a no dogs area between May and September, follow the signs.
Please keep your dog securely on a lead and clean up any poo!

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Map

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
North car park, off Scarlet Avenue: ///flying.remit.healthier
Ocean Way car park (middle): ///motel.bigger.noisy
South car park (off Victoria Road): ///tops.ship.think

Aberavon is on the Wales Coast Path and close to the National Cycle Network Route 4.

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Where to stay...

Hotels / Apartments

Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel Port Talbot SA12 6QP. Dog friendly
Bluebell Hotel 16-18 The Parade, Neath SA11 1RA.

Blanco's Hotel Green Park Street, Port Talbot SA12 6NT.
Castle Hotel The Parade, Neath SA11 1RB.
Craig Y Nos Castle Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae SA9 1GL. Dog friendly
Dillwyn Arms Hotel The Cross, 1A Herbert Street, Pontardawe SA8 4EB.
Premier Inn Port Talbot Baglan Road, Baglan, Port Talbot SA12 8ES.
The Glyn Clydach Neath Abbey SA10 7AJ.
The Grand Hotel Station Rd, Port Talbot SA13 1DE.
The New Swan Hotel 50 Gurnos Road, Ystalyfera SA9 2HY.
The Sleeping Giant Hotel Penycae Inn, Brecon Road, Penycae, Powys SA9 1FA.
The Ynys Ynysmeudwy Arms, 168 Ynysmeudwy Rd, Pontardawe SA8 4QJ.
Ty Newydd Country Hotel Penderyn Road, Hirwaun CF44 9SX.

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Self Catering

Beili Glas Cottage Llanguicke Rd, Ynysmeudwy, Pontardawe SA8 4PN. Dog friendly
Heronstone Lodges Retreat Ystrad Isaf Farm, Station Road, Ystradgynlais, Powys SA9 1PJ.

Rose Cotterill Cabins Tyllwyd Road, Bryncoch, Neath SA10 7DX.
Rowan House Rowan House, Duffryn Rhondda, Port Talbot SA13 3HE.
Swansea Log Cabin 59 Heol Las, Pontardawe SA8 4PR.
Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages Plas Farm, Cilybebyll, Pontardawe SA8 3JQ. Dog friendly
Tan yr Eglwys Wales Cottage Breaks 1 & 2 Tan yr Eglwys Cottages, Church Road, Cilybebyll, Pontardawe SA8 3JR.
The Old Stables Crynant, Neath SA10 8SF.
Tor Y Graig House Tyllwyd, Neath SA10 7DX.

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Touring Caravan, Camping, Static Caravan

Brecon Beacons Touring Park Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae, Powys SA9 1YY. (Glamping / Touring / Tents) Dog friendly
Brynglas Retreat Campsite 1 Brynglas, King Edward Road, Tairgwaith SA18 1YN. (Campers / Tents / Pods / Cabin) Dog friendly

Fernhill Valley Farm Tyllwyd, Neath SA10 7DX. (Glamping) Dog friendly
Spring Valley Lakes Rheola Farm, Glyn neath SA11 4DY. (Camping / Glamping)
Fedwen Pods Tylerfedwen Farmhouse, Cwmafan SA12 9YA. (Glamping)
Wenallt Wild Camp Wenallt Farm, Wenallt Road, Tonna, Neath SA11 3QH. (Camping / Pods) Dog friendly

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