Harlech Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town, community and seaside resort in Gwynedd, within the historical boundaries of Meirionnydd in northwest Wales
About Harlech
—Traditional Welsh patriotic song Harlech is dominated by its castle, which has been listed as aUNESCO World Heritage Site. Harlech Castle was built between 1283 and 1289 by Master James of St George for the English King Edward I, the conqueror of Wales. Designed on a concentric plan with a small but powerful inner ward dominated by an impressive twin-towered gatehouse and four round corner towers. It has many similarities with theKrak des Chevaliers, Crusader Castle inSyria, over which Harlech has an important advantage: its own water supply. Harlech was seized by Owain Glyn Dŵr during a rebellion/secessionist war in 1404 and held successfully by him for four years. The old town centre, where most shops and restaurants are, sits upon the hillside around the castle, with more recent develo
Top Attractions in Harlech
Explore the best things to see and do in Harlech:
- ★Ffestiniog Railway
- ★Ffordd Pen Llech
- ★Harlech Beach
- ★Harlech Castle
- ★Hillwalking
- ★Old Llanfair Slate Caverns
- ★Royal St David's Golf Club
- ★RSPB Glaslyn Osprey Project
Where to Eat in Harlech
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴castle cottage
- 🍴Castle Cottage
- 🍴Golden Inn Restaurant
- 🍴Harlech Tandoori
- 🍴Plas Restaurant
Where to Stay in Harlech
- 🏨Awel y Mynydd
- 🏨Castle Cottage
- 🏨Fron Deg Guest House
- 🏨Maelgwyn House
- 🏨Morlun B&B
- 🏨Sandy Patch
Harlech Travel Guide Sections
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