Denbighshire |
Conwy Flintshire |
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PRESTATYN is a seaside town located on the Irish Sea, with a population of roughly 18,500 in the county of Denbighshire. Has four miles of sands divided between three great beaches; Ffrith Beach, Central Beach and Barkby Beach, all with their own distinctive style. Prestatyn is at the northern end of the Offa’s Dyke Path, although not on Offa’s Dyke itself. It also marks the eastern end of the North Wales Path, a long-distance coastal route to Bangor. The Clwydian Way and recent Dee Way. Opened in 2003, 5 miles (7.5km) off the coast of Prestatyn, is the North Hoyle Offshore Wind Farm, the UK's first major offshore wind farm. Prestatyn remains a tourist destination and is believed to be one of the oldest inhabited places in North Wales. Caves of Graig Fawr have revealed the existence of cavemen in the area. The Town Centre is nestled between magnificent sandy beaches and a spectacular hillside. A number of schools including Prestatyn High School, 2 golf courses, a range of sports facilities and the area is rich in history. |