Aberporth
Built-up area in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.132, -4.544 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 25 51 |
| Population: | 1,648 |
| Dialling code: | 01239 (Cardigan) |
Aberporth is a small coastal village in Ceredigion, Wales, sitting on the shores of Cardigan Bay. Its sandy beach, backed by cliffs and dunes and linked to the Ceredigion Coast Path, makes it popular for seaside walks and wildlife watching - dolphins and porpoises are often spotted offshore. The harbour and cliffs reflect a long maritime heritage and a relaxed, seasonal tourism trade.
Alongside tourism and local fishing, the village is notable for ParcAberporth, a centre for testing unmanned aerial systems that has introduced a modern economic strand to the area. Welsh is still widely spoken locally, and community life blends traditional coastal rhythms with amenities and events for both residents and visitors.
Postcode districts covering Aberporth
Most populated places nearby
- Carmarthen 21.3 miles34.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Parcllyn Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Tresaith Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Blaenannerch Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Aberporth and Y Ferwig Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Beulah and Llangoedmor Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Y Ferwig Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Penparc Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Penbryn Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Beulah Parish 3.8 miles6 km
- Llangrannog Parish 5 miles8 km
- Mwldan Ward 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Llangoedmor Built-up area 5.2 miles8.3 km
Example postcodes in Aberporth
SA43 2BH, SA43 2HH, SA43 2DY, SA43 2EW, SA43 2DD, SA43 2EB, SA43 2ER, SA43 2EE, SA43 2EJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 72.3 miles116.3 km
- Bristol Airport 93.7 miles150.8 km
- Fishguard Harbour Railway Station 20.5 miles33 km
- Clunderwen Railway Station 21.6 miles34.8 km
Hotels near Aberporth Ad
- Flambards Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Gwbert Hotel 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Cliff Hotel & Spa 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Sup Shack Wellington Inn 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Angel Hotel 6 miles9.6 km
- Rooms @ the Dolau Inn 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Aberporth
- Ysgol Gymunedol Aberporth Primary
Local points of interest
- Tresaith Beach Beach 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Mwnt beach Beach 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 17.8 miles28.6 km