Parish in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.343, -4.545 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 30 85 |
| Dialling code: | 01407 (Holyhead) |
Llanfaethlu sits on the north-western coast of Isle of Anglesey in Wales, a small, windswept community of farmland, coastal cliffs and secluded bays. The area is valued for its dramatic coastal scenery and wildlife; nearby Cemlyn Bay with its salt lagoon and tern colony is a draw for birdwatchers, while footpaths across headlands make it popular with walkers seeking quieter coastal views away from the busier south of the island.
Locally the focus remains agricultural, with tourism and outdoor recreation supplementing the economy, and a strong Welsh-language cultural life evident in village events and chapel traditions. Historic touches, such as the medieval church dedicated to St Maethlu and scattered ancient field patterns, give a sense of long continuity, while the small, close-knit community maintains a low-key, rural character.
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