Eight beaches in Wales are among the best in the UK, according to the Times’ list for 2025.

The publication rounds up the most stunning coastal landscapes, external each year and says it sent an expert on a 5,858-mile trip, inspecting 756 spots to “find the perfect swathe of sand”.

Top spot in the 17th edition of the guide was awarded to Portstewart Strand, Co Derry, Ireland.

But several Welsh beauty spots were also featured, including regional winner Shell Island in Gwynedd.