The small seaside resort of Cemaes Bay (sometimes known as Cemaes) clusters around its harbour on the north coast of Anglesey, North Wales. Once the chief port for the north of Anglesey it is now a popular holiday resort and fishing harbour.

The Anglesey Coastal Path winds its way through the village on its way from Llanbadrig Point (to the east ) to Wylfa Head (in the west). I have to admit it is only recently that I have discovered the charms of Cemaes Bay ...and Wylfa is probably the reason why. I had stayed away from Cemaes because of its association with the Wylfa Power Station on the headland behind the town.

But what a mistake on my part! It must be one of the most beautiful estuaries and most pleasant settings for a seaside holiday in North Wales.

All the action revolves around the centrepoint of the village that is the picturesque harbour. Its a short walk from the harbour to the village main street which is a bustling little street with a number of good quality shops including a village store, grocers, butchers, chemists, hairdressers, craft shop and art gallery, a local heritage centre and tea rooms, village hall, fish and chip shop, and last but not least two traditional pubs.

There are two great beaches Traeth Mawr and Traeth Bach both offering safe bathing, golden sands and rock pooling for the children. Crabbing from the harbour pier is ever popular with the children.

Cemaes Bay is also popular with anglers, with opportunites for either boat or shore fishing. If it's shore fishing you are after then there are numerous places around the bay from where to fish. The more adventurous may venture out into the Irish Sea on one of many regular boat trips from the harbour and if you are lucky then Pollack, Bass, Tope, Whiting and Mackerel could be on the end of your line.

Slightly further afield there are an abundance of walks. Follow the Coastal Path for just 10 minutes and you reach Llanbadrig Bay and Llanbadrig Headland. From here there are great views along the coast and across the Cemaes Bay Bay.

The old church of Llanbadrig (St Patrick's Church) sitting on the headland offers heritage and history a-plenty. With an ancient cave, a holy well and a carved stone from early christian times.