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 miles1.7 km
- Efailnewydd a Buan Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Buan Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Pistyll Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Llannor Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Yr Eifl Ward 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Tudweiliog Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Abererch Ward 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Gogledd Pwllheli Ward 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Pwllheli Built-up area 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho Ward 5.6 miles9 km
Example postcodes in Nefyn
LL53 6HE, LL53 6LD, LL53 6EB, LL53 6HG, LL53 6LH, LL53 6HR, LL53 6HW, LL53 6HY, LL53 6LB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 74.6 miles120.1 km
- Manchester Airport 97.6 miles157 km
- Pwllheli Railway Station 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Abererch Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
Hotels near Nefyn Ad
- Bryn Noddfa 4 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Gwesty Nanhoron Arms Hotel 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Woodlands Hall Hotel 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Victoria Hotel 5.9 miles9.5 km
Schools in Nefyn
- Ysgol Gynradd Nefyn Primary
Local points of interest
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 5 miles8 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Traeth Penllech Beach 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Plas yn Rhiw Estate 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Whistling Sands Beach 10.8 miles17.5 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 16.8 miles27 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 17.4 miles28 km