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Colwyn Bay Rhos Beach

(Rhos Promenade Beach)

Conwy, Wales


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Colwyn Bay Rhos Beach is a popular Victorian seaside resort located in North Wales, offering a long beach of sand and shingle, a promenade seafront walk, and various local attractions. .

Colwyn Bay Rhos Beach is situated on the edge of the three-mile stretch of Colwyn Bay, providing great views along the sweeping coast towards Rhyl and Prestatyn. The beach is a mix of sand and shingle, sheltered by an offshore breakwater that forms a small harbour. The water is clean and relatively safe for bathing, although there is no lifeguard service in operation.

The beach at Rhos-on-Sea is approximately two and a half kilometres long and features a promenade with various facilities, including shops, cafes, and kiosks. The beach is popular with families, who come here in summer to play in the sand and relax by the water. The area is also home to a range of sea birds, and occasionally, seals or dolphins can be spotted in the bay.

Local attractions in the area include Dinosaur World, Eirias park, and the Welsh Mountain zoo. Visitors can also take a stroll along the promenade, enjoy the views of the Rhyl Flats wind farm, and explore the town's facilities. According to Welsh legend, Madog or Madoc ab Owain Gwynedd, a Welsh prince, sailed from Rhos-on-Sea to America in 1170.

The beach is dog-friendly all year round, except for the period between 1st May and 30th September, when dogs are restricted between Rhos Point and the eastern end of the Cayley Promenade.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 3 June

Tonight
Chance of rain 100%
Min temperature 13°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 22mph
Tomorrow (Thursday)
Chance of rain 97%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 21mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Colwyn Bay Rhos Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:43 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:54 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Colwyn Bay Rhos Beach

Things to do and see in the area

The Holy Well and Chapel of St Trillo (0.2 miles)
Theatr Colwyn (1.3 miles)
Little Orme (2.5 miles)
RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve (3.6 miles)
Alpine Coaches - Great Orme Tour (4 miles)
Promenade (4.1 miles)
Home Front Museum (4.2 miles)
Plas Mawr (4.2 miles)

Places to eat near Colwyn Bay Rhos Beach

Coast Cafe & Gift Shop (60 yards)
Virgilio's Pizzeria & Portugese Grill (250 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Rhos-on-Sea, Bae Colwyn

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SH843802

Coordinates: 53°18'24"N 3°44'11"W

Mapcode: GBR 2ZB6.V9

What 3 Words: foam.became.heat

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Conwy

Parish: Rhos-on-Sea

Nearest postcode: LL28 4EP

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