Nefyn in Gwynedd, Wales sits on the north coast of the Llŷn Peninsula, with a small harbour, sandy bay and a dramatic headland that gives sweeping views across Cardigan Bay to Bardsey Island. The coastline and nearby Porthdinllaen are popular with walkers, sailors and surfers, and the cliff-top outlooks are a notable local feature.
Historically a maritime and fishing community, Nefyn now relies largely on tourism alongside local fishing and agriculture; its compact centre and nearby golf course are frequented by holidaymakers. It retains a strong Welsh-speaking identity and a village feel, with community events, a regatta and small-scale cultural life reflecting its coastal heritage.
Postcode districts covering Nefyn
Neighbouring places
- Morfa Nefyn Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Efailnewydd a Buan Ward 2.4 miles
- Buan Parish 2.7 miles
- Pistyll Parish 3 miles
- Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog Ward 4.2 miles
- Llannor Parish 4.4 miles
- Yr Eifl Ward 5.1 miles
- Tudweiliog Parish 5.2 miles
- Abererch Ward 5.3 miles
- Gogledd Pwllheli Ward 5.3 miles
- Pwllheli Built-up area 5.5 miles
- Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho Ward 5.6 miles
Example postcodes in Nefyn
LL53 6NE, LL53 6EH, LL53 6EF, LL53 6HW, LL53 6NB, LL53 6EA, LL53 6HL, LL53 6HY, LL53 6HD … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 74.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 97.6 miles
- Pwllheli Railway Station 5.5 miles
- Abererch Railway Station 6.7 miles
Hotels near Nefyn Ad
- Bryn Noddfa 4 0.9 miles
- Gwesty Nanhoron Arms Hotel 0.1 miles
- Woodlands Hall Hotel 1.7 miles
Schools in Nefyn
- Ysgol Gynradd Nefyn Primary
Local points of interest
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 5 miles
- Port Trevor Harbour 6.3 miles
- Traeth Penllech Beach 7.3 miles
- Plas yn Rhiw Estate 8.8 miles
- Whistling Sands Beach 10.8 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 12.3 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 16.8 miles
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 17.4 miles