Underrated Wales beach perfect for dolphin spotting and there's always a car parking space

Aberdyfi and Tywyn are just five miles apart07:13, 26 Jul 2026Beachgoers flock to Aberdyfi for the soft sand, multiple pubs and crabbing, but just five miles away lies Tywyn - an often forgotten piece of sea heaven.Tywyn’s seaside credentials include a promenade, with easy access to the beach and plentiful parking, both free and pay-and-display.The waters around Tywyn are also popular with Cardigan Bay’s populations of harbour porpoises and bottlenose dolphins, so If you keep your eyes peeled, you may even be lucky enough to spot some swimming through the bay (as I have many times)!READ MORE: I compared a weekly shopping list from 7 years ago and one item is cheaper‌With a pub, popular for its Sunday lunch, and a newly opened bar - there are places to go when you've had enough of the sand