The beach.
Just a ‘pebble throw’ away from the life guard patrolled, Blue Flag beach and picturesque village of New Quay. Dolau and Traeth Gwyn beaches are also a very short walk away.
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One of Wales' most popular sailing and water sports centres, there are lots of things to see and do around the local beaches.
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The coastal waters and the coastal belt are designated as the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation and Aberarth, Cerreg Wylan Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), confirming the high conservation status of the area.
Activities.
Water Sports
Boat Trips
Cardigan Bay offers a wide variety of water sports and caters for all abilities.
Whether you’re experienced or just want a taster session - from paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing or kite surfing – take a look at what’s on offer.
Cardigan Bay is home to the largest resident pod of bottlenose dolphins in Europe. Take a boat trip to catch a glimpse of the playful dolphins, harbour porpoises, grey seals and a variety of bird life around the coast.
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Dolphin spotting boat trips offer daily trips from the harbour, and work in partnership with the Sea Watch Foundation, which has been monitoring marine mammals over the past 10 years on behalf of the Countryside Council for Wales.
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SeaMôr is also a small company running boat trips, private boat charter and scuba diving.
Wales Coast Path
The Wales Coast Path was the first in the world to follow the entire coastline of a country.
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New Quay marks the half way point of this 870-mile route, which
includes unspoilt beaches and wildlife on both land and sea.
Catch a glimpse of dolphins, porpoises, seals and a host of marine birds throughout the year.
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Why not try walking stretches of the route or a looped walk,
and a stop off in the many pubs and restaurants along the way?
Adventure Activities
Adventure Beyond provides multiple family-friendly adventure activities on land & water in West Wales and beyond near Cardigan and New Quay.