Aberavon Sands

Beach in Glamorgan

Wales

Aberavon Sands

Aberavon Beach Looking NW
Aberavon Beach Credit: Chris Shaw

Aberavon Sands, located in Glamorgan, South Wales, is a picturesque and popular beach that stretches over two miles along the coastline. This sandy beach is a delightful destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a variety of attractions and amenities.

The beach is renowned for its cleanliness and pristine beauty, earning the prestigious Blue Flag status, which guarantees excellent water quality and environmental standards. With its vast expanse of golden sand, visitors can enjoy a range of activities such as sunbathing, picnicking, and building sandcastles. The gently sloping shoreline makes it an ideal spot for swimming, particularly during high tide when the water is at its deepest.

For those seeking more adventurous pursuits, Aberavon Sands provides excellent conditions for various water sports such as surfing, kayaking, and windsurfing. Lifeguards patrol the beach during peak seasons, ensuring the safety of all beachgoers.

The beachfront promenade is a delightful feature, offering stunning views of the coastline and serving as a popular spot for leisurely walks and bike rides. Additionally, it is lined with a range of amenities including cafes, restaurants, and ice cream parlors, providing visitors with an array of dining options.

Aberavon Sands also boasts excellent accessibility, with ample parking spaces available near the beach and good public transportation links. Facilities such as public toilets, showers, and disabled access ramps are conveniently provided to accommodate the needs of all visitors.

In conclusion, Aberavon Sands in Glamorgan is a charming and well-maintained beach that offers a range of activities, amenities, and stunning coastal views. Its blue flag status, cleanliness, and accessibility make it a popular destination for beach lovers of all ages.

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Aberavon Sands Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.59645/-3.8266913 or Grid Reference SS7390. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Aberavon Beach Looking NW
Aberavon Beach
Looking NW
Aberavon Beach Hotel Just North of the sea front dual carriageway towards the north west of the square
Aberavon Beach Hotel
Just North of the sea front dual carriageway towards the north west of the square
Afon Afan Causeways and River mouth at Port Talbot, looking SW.
Afon Afan
Causeways and River mouth at Port Talbot, looking SW.
Aberavon Sands A beautiful, gently sloping beach - looking out towards the Gower peninsula
Aberavon Sands
A beautiful, gently sloping beach - looking out towards the Gower peninsula
Aberavon beach, Port Talbot, South Wales. A view taken facing north east along Aberavon beach, showing the sea defences, with Swansea in the background. These sea defences are essential, as this beach is a favourite with surfers and can get battered by ferocious seas at any time of the year.
Aberavon beach, Port Talbot, South Wales.
A view taken facing north east along Aberavon beach, showing the sea defences, with Swansea in the background. These sea defences are essential, as this beach is a favourite with surfers and can get battered by ferocious seas at any time of the year.
The Remax Stadium (Formerly known as Victoria Road)
The home ground of Port Talbot Town A.F.C.
The photograph was taken at half-time during the pre-season friendly (for The Leanne Morris Memorial Shield) between Port Talbot Town and Newport County. An extended half-time interval resulted following an injury to Tony Pennock, the Newport County goalkeeper, who had to be taken to hospital.
The Remax Stadium
(Formerly known as Victoria Road) The home ground of Port Talbot Town A.F.C. The photograph was taken at half-time during the pre-season friendly (for The Leanne Morris Memorial Shield) between Port Talbot Town and Newport County. An extended half-time interval resulted following an injury to Tony Pennock, the Newport County goalkeeper, who had to be taken to hospital.
The Remax Stadium With the recently opened 750 seater Gerald McCreesh Stand along the right-hand touchline.
The Remax Stadium
With the recently opened 750 seater Gerald McCreesh Stand along the right-hand touchline.
Aberavon Breakwater View looking towards 2nd pier Aberavon
Aberavon Breakwater
View looking towards 2nd pier Aberavon
Tidal defences It's not hard to work out which side of this causeway the prevailing winds and thus the attack of the sea comes from...
Tidal defences
It's not hard to work out which side of this causeway the prevailing winds and thus the attack of the sea comes from...
Aberavon Beach Hotel A fine 1960's building which fits perfectly within the surrounding housing estates.
Actually quite nice inside!
Aberavon Beach Hotel
A fine 1960's building which fits perfectly within the surrounding housing estates. Actually quite nice inside!
A sea view? No just seafront development (cinema, restaurants) and a distant view of the Margam steel works.
Looking from a hotel window, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1008415">SS7489 : Aberavon Beach Hotel</a>.
A sea view?
No just seafront development (cinema, restaurants) and a distant view of the Margam steel works. Looking from a hotel window, SS7489 : Aberavon Beach Hotel.
Housing estates of Aberavon The fine view north-west from the hotel in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1008415">SS7489 : Aberavon Beach Hotel</a> at first light on a November morning, with Swansea Bay and the hills of The Gower in the distance.
Housing estates of Aberavon
The fine view north-west from the hotel in SS7489 : Aberavon Beach Hotel at first light on a November morning, with Swansea Bay and the hills of The Gower in the distance.
Duneland, Port Talbot Remaining section of duneland near the mouth of the River Afan, Port Talbot.
Duneland, Port Talbot
Remaining section of duneland near the mouth of the River Afan, Port Talbot.
The Promenade, Aberavon Beach, Port Talbot
The Promenade, Aberavon Beach, Port Talbot
Jetty from jetty, Aberavon
Jetty from jetty, Aberavon
Victoria Road crossing with Addison Road, with Post Office, Aberavon Place name added
Victoria Road crossing with Addison Road, with Post Office, Aberavon
Place name added
Car park, houses and the start of the jetty walkway, Aberavon
Car park, houses and the start of the jetty walkway, Aberavon
Aquadrome leisure centre, Aberavon
Aquadrome leisure centre, Aberavon
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Aberavon Sands is located at Grid Ref: SS7390 (Lat: 51.59645, Lng: -3.8266913)

Unitary Authority: Neath Port Talbot

Police Authority: South Wales

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