Porthcawl - The Golden Coast of Southern Wales

Destination

Porthcawl lies in a beautiful area of Southern Wales, with miles of sandy beaches, magnificent coastline and within easy reach of breathtaking mountain scenery. This is the ideal area for exploring, with excellent road (M4, J37) and rail links and only a short distance from Cardiff International Airport.

What's on Offer

Beach & Amenities

Porthcawl boasts some of the cleanest sandy beaches in Southern Wales. Rest Bay & Trecco Bay have been awarded the coveted European Blue Flag award. Porthcawl is a paradise for surfers and all water sports, as well as fishing enthusiasts.

Places to Visit

Simon Tucker Surfing Academy, Ocean Quest, Adventures Outdoor Activity Centre, Trecco Bay Leisure Park, Coney Beach Pleasure Park, Race Hire Indoor Karting, Kenfig National Nature Reserve, Ewenny Pottery, Bryngarw Country Park, Ogmore Castle, Coity Castle, Newcastle, Bryngarw Country Park, Bridgend Designer Outlet.

Entertainment

The Grand Pavilion Theatre provides entertainment and is the perfect venue for a variety of functions, including Conferences, Wedding Parties, Business Lunches and Corporate Hospitality.
Tel: 01656 815995

Shopping

Porthcawl has a pedestrianised shopping centre with a good range of restaurants and hotels, while just a few miles up the road (M4, Junction 36) Bridgend Designer Outlet offers a combined shopping and leisure experience, a great choice of food and drink, children’s play area and a multi-screen cinema. Open seven days a week. Tel: 01656 665700

Eating Out

Porthcawl has many good restaurants and pubs. A full list is on the website or from the Information Centre Tel: 01656 786639

Recreation & Sport

A wide selection of golf courses including the world famous Royal Porthcawl. Surfing Academy, Cycling Routes, Circular/Long Distance Walks, Fun/Leisure Pools, Sports Centres.

Holiday & Activity Centres

Trecco Bay Holiday Park, 01656 782103
Bridgend Recreation Centre, 01656 657491
Pyle Swimming Pool, 01656 744019
Maesteg Swimming Pool, 01656 733073
Pencoed Swimming Pool, 01656 862360
Ynysawdre Swimming Pool, 01656 815060

Conference & Business Facilities

Atlantic Hotel, 01656 785011
Bridgend Rugby Club, 01656 652707
Bryngarw House, 01656 729009
Coed y Mwstwr Hotel, 01656 860621
Court Colman Manor, 01656 720212
Grand Pavilion, 01656 815995
Heronston Hotel, 01656 668811
Premier Inn Bridgend, 0870 1112930
Odeon Entertainment Centre, 01656 647476
Seabank Hotel, 01656 782261
Innovation Centre, 01656 641711
Waterton Technology Centre, 01656 646400

Accommodation

Estimated total bed spaces: 13,110
Hotels, Guest House: 1886
Caravan & Camping: 11224

Getting There

Road

M4 Motorway, junction 37
Travel Line for local routes
Tel: 0871 200 2233

Rail

Nearest station Bridgend
Tel: 08457 484950

Sea

Regular crossings to Ireland from Pembroke Dock and Fishguard
Irish Ferries Tel: 08705 171717

Air

Cardiff International Airport
Tel: 01446 747171