Porthmadog

The port and coastal town of Porthmadog in Gwynedd, Wales has grown from its start in the early 19^th century as an agricultural area, to a thriving destination for tourists and shoppers. It was in 1811 that William Madocks built a sea wall, the Cob, here in order to reclaim a large proportion of Traeth Mawr from the sea for agricultural use. The result of the building was the creation of a new, natural harbour deep enough to accommodate small ocean-going sailing ships. Industry came and trade developed, bringing growth and prosperity to the town. The best place to discover more about the maritime heritage of Porthmadog is at the fascinating Porthmadog Maritime Museum on Oakley Wharf; housed in an old slate shed with exhibits and displays about the schooners that were built here and the people who built them.

Porthmadog offers excellent shopping and a good choice of eateries and pubs as well as places of interest and visitor attractions. Many visitors come to enjoy the wealth of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in the area and the scenic walks. Porthmadog is popular too with bird-watchers as it is located on the estuary of the Afon Glaslyn that is a haven for migrating birds, including; oystercatchers, redshanks, curlews and sandwich terns.

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