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YOU DON'T NEED TO CATCH A LONG HAUL FLIGHT TO GET THERE 06:28, 21 May 2025Updated 06:29, 21 May 2025 North Wales is home to a gorgeous coastline where you’ll find some amazing beaches,
whether it’s the hidden beach at Llandudno or the Instagram-worthy Porth Iago. But there’s one which bears an uncanny resemblance to a bay in South Africa, according to experts at
holidaycottages.co.uk. They looked at some of the world’s most popular beach destinations and found the best UK alternatives. Porthdinllaen in North Wales was found to be a double of Hout
Bay in Cape Town, South Africa. Both have huge curving beaches lined with green rugged cliffs. While Porthdinllaen is a lot smaller and quieter, Hout Bay still offers visitors a tranquil
experience as it’s away from the many hustle and bustle of the city. Both locations are popular for watersports and outdoor activities such as hiking and wildlife watching. Article continues
below The best part? Porthdinllaen is a lot easier to reach from Greater Manchester - around a two and a half hour drive away - compared to two connecting flights adding up to more than 15
hours of travel. As well as looking like a beach in South Africa, Porthdinllaen also has another string to its bow: it’s home to a ‘world class’ beach pub, the Ty Coch Inn. The nearest car
park to the pub is a 20 minute walk away, making it one of the most remote pubs in the UK. But it’s worth the trip to enjoy a refreshing pint with views out to sea. Holidaycottages.co.uk
also discovered Porthcurno Beach in Cornwall compares well to the Costa Brava in Spain; Lusketyre Beach in Isle of Harris is an excellent stand in for Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos;
Runswick Bay in Yorkshire doubles for Monterosso Al Mare, Cinque Terre, Italy; and Barricane Beach in Devon is the perfect alternative to Calanque d’en-Vau, France. FOR MORE OF THE LATEST
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