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14.8.13

PORTMERION



There was one last place I wanted to visit in Wales before heading home and that was the ever beautiful Portmerion. Situated on the outer edge of Snowdonia towards the sea, sits a village designed by it's original owner, which took him over 50 years to complete, with the sole purpose to show how a naturally beautiful site could be developed without spoiling it. He hoped the village would make people think about buildings in the landscape. That's pretty impressive to me. 

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We spent the afternoon strolling the grounds, eating lunch and taking in the long awaited sun, it didn't feel like Wales at all.

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After my mum snapped some cheesy photos of us, we meandered along the gorgeous stretch of beach

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and had a little fun in the sand

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Portmerion is open all year round, and you can enter (for a tenner) from 9.30-7.30, you can also stay over at the hotel, or head down for dinner, but if you are ever in the area then pop in for a delightful afternoon.

7 comments

  1. I'm going to a festival here in September! You've really made me exicted for it now :)
    xx

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  2. this looks absolutely stunning! not what would pop up in my head when i think of wales (not that wales isn't a beautiful place). it's a must-visit for me now :) x

    Miho @ Wander to Wonder


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  3. Portmeirion is one gorgeous place! I went there and stayed at Castell Deudraeth hotel - loved it!

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  4. Looks like such a beautiful place :) and amazing weather :P never knew this place existed

    Katie xx | Katies World

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  5. Such beautiful photos - love all of the different colors of the buildings and surroundings!

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  6. I love Portmeirion. My friend used to work there so she's able to get us in for free!

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  7. Ah, Portmeirion. I've actually stayed there a couple of times and its such a fun place to explore, wandering amongst the lovely candy-coloured houses; a definite must-see place on any Wales to-do list!

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