Porthor
Also known as Whistling Sands.
Aberdaron, Wales, United Kingdom
- 🌟 BeachNearby Score: 30/100
- 📍 Location: Aberdaron, Wales, United Kingdom
- 🔓 Public beach: ?
- 💸 Free entry: ?
- ⏳ Sandy: Yes
- 📏 Beach length: 1.01km (medium)
- 🗣 Country's language: English
- 💰 Country's currency: British pound (GBP £)
- 🗳 Rated 22 times
- 🌐 Last updated on: September 13, 2025
About Porthor
Porthor is a family-friendly, clean, beautiful and safe sandy beach in Aberdaron. It's a clothing optional beach. There's nothing like sunbathing and swimming au naturel. It's a pretty and safe place for both adults and children to visit in the summer. It's around 1.01km in length, which is medium. The views are good but you need to watch out for the weather because it's not always good, so check The best time to visit Porthor to be prepared. Be aware that bringing dogs is not allowed. This beach is also known as Whistling Sands.
Safety and Access
Be aware that this is a clothing optional beach (so there might be nudist zones). There is parking space nearby.
Things to do on Porthor
Porthor offers a lot of space for sunbathing and family games. If you are seeking food and refreshment, there are some options.
The best time to visit Porthor
🌴Good weather and less crowd:
April, July, August, September are the best months to visit Porthor and other beaches in Aberdaron, because that's when the temperatures are warm and there's probably less crowd (not guaranteed).
☀️Hottest months:
June, July, August, September
❄️Coldest months:
January, February, March, December
⛈ Rainiest months:
January, October, November, December
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 8° C | 9° C | 9° C | 11° C | 12° C | 15° C | 17° C | 16° C | 15° C | 13° C | 12° C | 11° C |
| Night Temperature | 5° C | 5° C | 5° C | 7° C | 9° C | 11° C | 13° C | 14° C | 13° C | 11° C | 8° C | 7° C |
| Rain | 163mm | 134mm | 98mm | 83mm | 108mm | 127mm | 132mm | 154mm | 146mm | 186mm | 206mm | 189mm |
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General info
- 🌟 BeachNearby Score: 30/100
- 📍 Location: Aberdaron, Wales, United Kingdom
- 🔓 Public beach: ?
- 💸 Free entry: ?
- ⏳ Sandy: Yes
- 📏 Beach length: 1.01km (medium)
- 🗣 Country's language: English
- 💰 Country's currency: British pound (GBP £)
- 🗳 Rated 22 times
- 🌐 Last updated on: September 13, 2025
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