Porthcawl - Sker Beach and Pink Bay
The most westerly pair of Porthcawl’s bays and beaches, Pink Bay and Sker may not be as accessible as the more easterly beaches, but they’re quieter and unspoilt because of it.
Porthcawl - Trecco Bay Beach
A vast, Blue Flag beach situated at the edge of the hugely popular Trecco Bay Holiday Park. Trecco Bay Beach is favoured by families with its golden sands and excellent water quality for swimming and paddling.
McArthurGlen Bridgend Designer Outlet
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend cements its status as the number one destination for fashion and lifestyle in Wales, offering a year-round saving of up to 60% off RRP.
Castell Coety (Cadw)
An important Norman stronghold rebuilt in the 14th century, forming part of the three castles of Ogmore, Newcastle and Coity.
Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve
Set on the South Wales coast, Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, Bridgend is home to the highest dune in Wales, known as the Big Dipper.
Hikitalo Ltd
Hikitalo: Experience an authentic Finnish wood-fired sauna with breathtaking views of Sandy Bay, also known locally as Coney Beach. Seating 10 with a cold shower and cosy changing room, it’s the perfect place to relax, connect, and recharge
Kenfig National Nature Reserve
Kenfig NNR (includes the area of sand dunes and Kenfig Pool) are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Glamorgan's largest natural lake, Kenfig Pool, is set on the edge of this beautiful sand dune nature reserve.
Rest Bay Watersports Centre
The centre overlooks the beautiful, clean waters of Rest Bay, a blue flag beach, and Porthcawl is one of Britain’s fastest growing surf destinations. Perhaps that’s because it’s a convenient three hour trip from London. That makes it the closest, most consistent watersports destination to the UK capital, and it’s less than an hour from Cardiff.
Hut 9
This is the historic World War 2 hut where 70 prisoners, German top Officers, escaped in 1945.
