Nefyn sits on the sheltered northern shore of the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd, Wales, occupying a long sandy bay with a small working harbour and a dramatic headland at Porthdinllaen. The rugged coastline, dunes and cliffs make it popular with walkers on the Wales Coast Path, sailors and sea‑kayakers, while a cliff‑top golf course and spectacular views add to its appeal for visitors.
Historically a fishing and small shipbuilding centre with a once‑prosperous herring trade, the local economy is now a mix of small‑scale fishing, tourism and holiday accommodation, supported by a strong Welsh‑speaking community and active local clubs and events. The parish retains a sense of history in its churches and cottages, while community amenities and seasonal festivals reflect a lively contemporary village life.
Postcode districts covering Nefyn
Neighbouring places
- Morfa Nefyn Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Nefyn Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Buan Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Efailnewydd a Buan Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Pistyll Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Tudweiliog Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Llannor Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho Ward 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Mynytho Built-up area 5.6 miles9 km
- Gogledd Pwllheli Ward 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Llanbedrog Built-up area 5.9 miles9.5 km
Example postcodes in Nefyn
LL53 6ND, LL53 6AY, LL53 6AT, LL53 6EG, LL53 6AS, LL53 6DE, LL53 6ET, LL53 6EX, LL53 6EA … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 75.6 miles121.6 km
- Manchester Airport 98.5 miles158.5 km
- Pwllheli Railway Station 6 miles9.6 km
- Abererch Railway Station 7.3 miles11.8 km
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Schools in Nefyn
- Ysgol Babanod Morfa Nefyn Primary
- Ysgol Gynradd Edern Primary
- Ysgol Gynradd Nefyn Primary
Local points of interest
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 4 miles6.5 km
- Traeth Penllech Beach 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Plas yn Rhiw Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Whistling Sands Beach 9.9 miles16 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 18.3 miles29.4 km