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The bay and hamlet lie in the northeastern portion of Anglesey Isle. The land once belonged to the ancient Llwyd tribe and passed from these people to the Hughes and Neave families. Farming and fishing supported the local economy. In the 1130s, Owdin Gwynedd, then Prince of Wales, protected the island from an army of combined troops consisting of Erse (Scots), Manks (Celts) and Norsemen. The prince and his forces defeated the foreigners in the central region of the island and the royal navy captured all of the enemy’s ships in Dulas Bay.
By King Edward’s accounts, in 1352, Dulas had two corn mills powered by the Afon Coch (Red River).
The colour of the sandy beaches and river occurs because of rich stores of copper and zinc deposits that flow down from the Parys Mountain. Nearby, Llys Dulas once had an exquisite manor house belonging to the Dulas family who owned all of the property and the bay. Now all that remains are part of the chapel.
Dulas has three beaches, the Traeth Dulas, Traeth Bach and the Traeth yr Ora. North of Traeth Dulas lays the Porto Bello estate. The property was named in the mid 1700s for a group of shipwrecked men thought to be of Italian, Portuguese or Spanish descent. In 1924, the Lady Dorina Neave commissioned the construction of a round shaped building with a coned top on the Ynys Dulas, also known as Seal Island. Here she placed provisions so shipwrecked sailors had food and shelter until rescued.
Activities and Attractions
The three beaches of Dulas contain miles and miles of sand. At low tide, individuals can walk from one beach to another. The muddy sand has tidal pools containing crabs and other small marine life. The beach features a number of wrecked fishing boats. The Traeth yr Ora has a concrete observation port used during WWII. For boating or swimming activities, guests venture to the Lligwy Beach. Here people engage in many types of water sports including kayaking and kite surfing. The area also has a small fishing lake holding numerous species of fish.
At high tide, spectators watch the grey seals come to shore and feed, sometimes right off the hook of an angler’s pole. Pleasant paths travel over hills and wooded areas around the shoreline. For the adventure challenged, the Anglesey Circle Path travels around the entire island for cycling and hiking enthusiasts.
Lligwy additionally features ancient burial chambers, the ruins of a chapel and curious standing stones.
The church of St. Gwenllwyfo in neighboring Llanwenllwyfo, a medieval stone structure, dates back to the 12th century. The building has historic architectural features and beautiful stained glass windows.
Places to Stay
Lodging options in Dulas include charming farm cottages that rent for a night or an entire week. Guests have the choice of eating at the facility, at local restaurants or self-cater.
The Pilot Boat Inn serves a fine selection of local favourites. Enjoy fish and chips, a hearty steak and ale pie, or a juicy steak dinner.
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