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<\/p>\nOne of the most exclusive beach resorts in Wales received one of the lowest ratings from the consumer body<\/p>\n
People enjoy a game of beach rugby in one of Wales’ lowest-rated but much-loved seaside towns(Image: Richard Swingler)<\/p>\n
Consumer body Which? has named what the seaside towns in Wales that are the least highly rated by visitors.<\/p>\n
The magazine, which is published by the Consumers’ Association charity, said that Bangor<\/a> was was the least well-thought-of seaside town in Wales based on its survey of 5,000 people.<\/p>\n Barry<\/a> Island received the second lowest rating after those quizzed were asked to assess seaside towns on the quality of the beaches, scenery, food and drink, accommodation, tourist attractions, shopping and value for money.<\/p>\n One visitor said Barry Island was “tacky” and only worth visiting if you “love Gavin & Stacey”. Both Barry and Bangor scored more highly than the seaside town Which? rated the worst in the UK. Bognor Regis scored 41% and just one star in most categories. Visitors said it was \u201ctired\u201d and needed \u201cmajor rejuvenation”.<\/p>\n At the top of the list, the mock Italian tourist village of Portmeirion built by architect Clough Williams-Ellis on the coast of north-west Wales close to Penrhyndeudraeth was the highest rated seaside town in Wales. It was closely followed by St Davids in Pembrokeshire.<\/p>\n Surprisingly, the millionaires playground of Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula was was one of the lowest-scoring seaside towns in Wales because of its expensive reputation. It scored fourth-lowest coming only narrowly behind north Wales town Colwyn Bay and marginally above the west Wales port of Fishguard.<\/p>\n The lowest-rated seaside towns in Wales by Which?<\/p>\n One visitor to Barry Island said \u201cUnless you are a big Gavin and Stacey fan I’d give it a miss.\u201d Visitors described the seafront as \u201ca bit tacky\u201d, however the beach scored three stars and one visitor said it is an \u201cold fashioned and lively seaside town, great beaches and interesting walks.\u201d<\/p>\n Abersoch, where beach huts sell for the price of family homes, suffered when people were asked to rate tourist attractions and value for money.<\/p>\n For many years now the coastal town of close to the tip of the Llyn Peninsula has been loved by celebrities including Coleen Rooney and Bradley Cooper, who enjoy its beaches, fine dining and sailing. Homes on the exclusive Benar Headland sell for upwards of \u00a31m and it has been compared to Sandbanks in Dorset.<\/p>\n One contributor said: ”Abersoch is very expensive. It’s a millionaires’ playground. Having said that, it’s a nice place to visit, people-watch, and spend lots of money. Good walking, sailing and nice beach.”<\/p>\n Another said: “‘Abersoch is extremely expensive because of all the people flocking in from the wealthy areas of Cheshire and Merseyside. The beaches are so quiet even at the height of the season because they are so big. Views are magnificent. Food expensive but good’<\/p>\n Fisghuard, which also scored poorly is a favourite of WalesOnline travel reporter, Portia Jones, who says it’s home to one of the best cafes in Wales, as well as top ranked bakers.<\/a><\/p>\n The highest-rated seaside towns in Wales<\/p>\n A Welsh town’s aesthetics has been compared to Italy (stock)(Image: ChrisHepburn via Getty Images)<\/p>\n Portmeirion achieved 80% scoring highly on tourist attractions, scenery and its seafront.<\/p>\n\n
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