Aberavon Beach

Aberavon Seafront is a wonderful destination for a great family day out, even in the cold…On a hot day the safe sandy beach is a haven for hundreds of people enjoying either swimming in the sea or the aqua splash play pool, which is conveniently located on the promenade and is a great draw for the kids.

The promenade is a two-mile section with a clearly identified cycle path. This can be very busy during the summer season. The promenade is part of the “Sustrans” Route 4 which is a long distance route between London and Fishguard. The route offers excellent views across Swansea bay. Other routes for South West Wales can be found here ==> National Cycle Network.

Aberavon beach is essentially split in two by a 900 ft pier, the original wooden pier was built in 1898, this was lost 1962 due to severe gales and the poor state it was in. This pier was replaced by the current concrete and jackstone one. Now only used as a breakwater for the river Afan. To the North of the pier there is a two mile stretch of sand which runs from the pier to the mouth of the River Neath. Care needs to be taken at the North end of the beach where it meets the River Neath as the tides mean that areas can flood quite quickly. The North side of the pier is extremely popular with Surfers as the waves can be quite big. This section of the beach is covered by a Port Talbot council Bylaw which prohibits dogs on the beach between certain periods of the year. This a bylaw in place from the 1st May through to the 30th September which prohibits dogs on the beach and requires all dogs to be on a lead at all times on the promenade.  Detail can be found here on the NPT website.  https://www.npt.gov.uk/1758

To South side of the pier is quite sheltered and the waves this side of the pier make this beach quite popular with families. This is also the easiest side to launch kayaks.

This beach is where the mouth of the River Afan sits, this river was redirected in the 1800s when Port Talbot docks was established. The river flows from the Afan Valley to the sea. It starts its journey at the Village of Cymmer where the rivers Corrwg and Gwynfi meet. This river then joins with the river Pelenna at Pontrhydyfen.

There are several grassed areas along the promenade offering the opportunity to relax in the sun or play games with the younger ones.

The Front is the first independent Drive Thru in Wales opened in July 2021. Using Welsh suppliers for as many ingredients as possible. This includes using Castell Howell, Penderyn Distillery, Missy’s Bakery & Cwtch Bakery.’  Also the spiritual home of our very own ‘Sand Rabbit’ Gin and ‘Mortal Bunny’ Rums.

Café Remos This is an excellent place to rest your feet, enjoy a coffee, ice cream and take in the stunning views across Swansea bay.

Just a short stroll away from the splash zone you will find Franco’s. Franco’s have been situated on Aberavon seafront since the early 1970’s. Franco’s has been expanded over the last few years with inside and outside seating added. The restaurant again offers first class views across Swansea bay.

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