Porthmadog
United Kingdom · WalesGB
Town in Gwynedd, Wales
Porthmadog, originally Portmadoc until 1972 and known locally as Port, is a coastal town and community in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd, Wales, and the historic county Caernarfonshire. It lies 5 miles (8 km) east of Criccieth, 11 miles (18 km) south-west of Blaenau Ffestiniog, 25 miles (40 km) north of Dolgellau and 20 miles (32 km) south of Caernarfon. The community population was 4,185 in the 2011 census and was put at 4,134 in 2019. It grew in the 19th century as a port for local slate, but as trade declined it continued as a shopping and tourism centre, being close to Snowdonia National Park and the Ffestiniog Railway. The 1987 National Eisteddfod was held there. It includes nearby Borth-y-Gest, Morfa Bychan and Tremadog.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,185
- Coordinates
- 52.929, -4.131
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Porthmadog
Porthmadog — a tiny locality in Wales, United Kingdom — is worth a place on your map. About 4,185 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Porthmadog is strongest on adventure and water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Porthmadog
Adventure in Porthmadog
(1)For adventure, expect Treasure Hunts. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Porthmadog.
Water Sports in Porthmadog
(1)Our data lists Windsurfing as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Porthmadog.
Best time to visit Porthmadog
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Porthmadog are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Wales. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Porthmadog that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Porthmadog known for?
- Porthmadog, in Wales, United Kingdom, is best known for adventure and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 4,185 residents.
- What can you do in Porthmadog?
- Recorded activities in Porthmadog include Treasure Hunts and Windsurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Porthmadog?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Porthmadog located?
- Porthmadog is located in Wales, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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