The sun is shining on Merseyside this weekend as temperatures soar to 21 degrees. And with summer just around the corner, many of us will be planning trips to the seaside with friends and family. , from to , and But for those looking to go further afield for a day out, North Wales also boasts a number of breathtaking beauty spots.

Llanddwyn, on the isle of Anglesey in North Wales, was recently named by . The magical beach is just over a two hour drive from Liverpool. Llanddwyna is strip of land that stretches out from Anglesey, curving along one side of the beach.

It only becomes an island during the highest of high tides. Standing at the end of this spit of land is the historic lighthouse Tŵr Mawr (which means big tower), built in 1845, There are steps which lead you up to the lighthouse, and, although it’s not accessible, it’s a scenic spot and one of the most iconic landmarks along the North Wales coast. Wild ponies are used to help with local conservation on the island, where they manage the grass and scrub on the nature reserve’s dunes.

Conde Nast praised Anglesey for its “stunningly beautiful beaches” and praised Llanddwyn in particular. Referencing the Prince and Princess of Wales’ time on the island as a young married couple, Conde Nast said: “On tiny Llanddwyn Island, the three-mile-long beach is known as the 'Beach of Romance', thanks not to Kate and Wills but to another princess, Dwynwen, who long ago ran away to Llanddwyn after a love affair went a.