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Would you like to watch
Dolphins leaping from the water, take a boat trip around the
spectacular coast of Cardigan Bay, or walk Ceredigion's new
coastal path where you can see the rare, Raven, Chough and Red
Kite? Maybe you would like to venture just a few miles inland
to visit ancient castles, maybe pan for gold at the Roman
Goldmine at Dolaucothi, or sample some of Ceredigion's award winning local
food.
Throughout the summer there is
a wide variety of festivals, shows, and exhibitions including
the Cardigan Bay Regatta at New Quay, and the New Quay Music
Festival, while nearby Aberaeron hosts the Seafood Festival, and
the Festival of Ponies and Cobs.
New Quay is the ideal base for
exploring Ceredigion and the Cardigan Bay coast with its water
sports facilities, its many pubs and restaurants and a wide
selection of special places to stay. Find your ideal holiday
base by choosing one of the links below to see a selection of
quality self catering properties in New Quay and around Cardigan
Bay.
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Views of New Quay
In the early days New Quay was
a fishing and smuggling port. Later a thriving shipbuilding industry developed, reaching its peak in the middle of the nineteenth century. Towards the end of that century shipbuilding died out and tourism gradually filled the void. Today New Quay has little industry - just a
little fishing. By far the majority of residents now are associated with Tourism and its associated services.
Click on the photo to see a selection of photos of
New Quay and the surrounding area |
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Activities in and around
New Quay There is plenty to do in the New Quay area.
There are several beaches including Dolau Beach, the
Harbour Beach (photo above), Traethgwyn Beach and
Cei Bach. From New Quay Pier, there are boat trips
to view the coastline and watch Dolphins. There is a
selection of watersports available at the Cardigan
Bay watersports centre and a wide variety of
restaurants to suit all tastes. A short drive from
New Quay is the pretty regency harbour town of
Aberaeron. The coastal towns of Aberystwyth and
Cardigan are within easy reach and offer plenty of
shops , restaurants and markets. Click on the photo
for details of more activities in the area. |
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Self catering Holiday
Cottages with 1 or 2 bedrooms sleeping up to 4
Whether you are looking for a romantic short
break or a well deserved holiday, New Quay can
provide the holiday home for you. Click on the photo
for smaller self catering holiday cottages with one
or two bedrooms, sleeping up to 4 people. |
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Self Catering Holiday Cottages with 3-6
bedrooms sleeping up to 12 Suitable for
most families, three bedroom cottages
are suitable for most families and many have cots and highchairs and gardens where the
children can play. Cottages with 4 or more bedrooms are just great for the extended family
- for taking Grandparents on holiday with you or for two or more families sharing. Click on the photo for more information. |
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Holiday Caravans
New Quay has several Caravan Parks where
caravans can be rented weekly from March to October.
The largest park is Quay West which is above
Traethgwyn Beach. It offers a wide variety of family
entertainment and activities. Smaller parks
cater to both family and adult groups, while several
farms and smallholdings offer one or more caravans
for those who want a more secluded holiday. Click on
the photo for Holiday caravans in and around New
Quay. |
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The Dolphins of Cardigan
Bay Many
people come to New Quay to see wild Dolphins, for in
all of Britain, the New Quay area is probably the
best place to see them. From New Quay, they can
often be seen from the beach area and pier and from
boats which take groups out from New Quay on a
regular basis. One cannot guarantee to see the
Dolphins on a given day, but the chances are good
for the dedicated Dolphin watcher. Information on
sightings can be found on the pier. Click on the
photo for the 'Dolphins' page. |
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Dylan Thomas and New Quay
Dylan Thomas moved
to New Quay in September 1944, eager to escape from both the war
and from London. He
moved to the little bungalow called 'Majoda' just
across the harbour from New Quay. Recently
'Majoda' was re-created for the film 'The Edge of Love' in
the field beside the existing house. He
rented 'Majoda' for just one pound a week,
describing it as 'this wood and asbestos pagoda',
and 'a shack at the edge of the cliff, where
my children hop like fleas in a box.' The
house was draughty and cold, but had a wonderful
view across New Quay Bay (view at top of page) to the town
'cliff-perched' across the water.
At
Majoda he found creative inspiration.
In New
Quay
too, he found characters who would later be immortalised
in 'Under Milk Wood'.
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