Red Wharf Bay is a small village on the east coast of Anglesey North Wales. Situated between the holiday resort of Benllech and the village of Llanddona it is the perfect location for a seaside holiday.

As its name suggests the village sits on the edge of a bay ....and what a bay! Red Wharf Bay is a massive expanse of sand (at low tide almost 10 sq miles, 25 sq km, of sand is uncovered) that disappears beneath the waves twice a day, and than miraculously reappears a few hours later. Yes we all know its down to the gravitational pull of the moon but Red Wharf Bay is one of those few places where you can really appreciate the power of the tidal range.
The bay attracts an abundance of wildlife including oystercatchers, grey plover, purple sandpipers, curlew, and dunlin and a short walk onto the sands will reveal why the beach is just so popular with wading birds. On the day I visited two local gentlemen where collecting cockles and with just small hand rakes each had filled a large sack full to the brim. Lugworm casts and razor shells abound on the beach and I found a clam shell as big as ...er..a big clam shell.

The village of Red Wharf Bay, although small, is perfectly formed with a pub and restaurant (The Ship Inn) that has a beer garden with views to die for. A small promenade fronts a glorious sandy beach with boats of the Red Wharf Bay Sailing Club bobbing in the harbour.

As with all the coastline of Anglesey Red Wharf Bay is ever popular with sailors and those who just like messing about in boats.

Ramblers have the choice to head north along the Anglesey Coastal Path or more likely to submit to temptation and head out across the bay toward the distant beach of Llanddona.

Accommodation in Red Wharf Bay is available in holiday cottages or camping sites. Indeed St David's Park camp site sits on the promontory between Red Wharf Bay and Benllech overlooking the wide sweep of the bay .