Abersoch

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Abersoch
Population	910
OS grid reference	SH312281
Principal area	Gwynedd
Ceremonial county	Caernarfonshire
Constituent country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Pwllheli
Postcode district	LL53
Dialling code	01758
Police	North Wales
Fire	North Wales
Ambulance	Welsh
European Parliament	Wales
UK Parliament	Caernarfon
List of places: UK • Wales • Gwynedd

Abersoch is a large village in the parish of Llanengan, Gwynedd. It is a popular coastal resort with approximately 1,000 inhabitants, lying on the east-facing south coast of the Llŷn Peninsula in northwestern Wales at the southern terminus of the A499 road. It is situated some 11 km (7 miles) southwest of Pwllheli and 43 km (27 miles) southwest of the Gwynedd county seat, Caernarfon.

View of Abersoch Bay from Machroes

Originally a fishing port, Abersoch is now a centre for dinghy sailing and other watersports such as windsurfing and jet-skiing. Nearby Porth Neigwl or Hell's Mouth, is also popular for surfing; it can hold large swells in the winter which can reach 1.5m however south-westerly prevailing winds can affect quality.

Central Abersoch has a variety of small shops as well as bars, restaurants, cafes and hotels. Boat trips around St Tudwal's Islands to see the seals and other wildlife are available from the village. It is also popular for its close proximity to Snowdonia National Park, with Snowdon being visible from Abersoch Bay on clear days. The town also has an 18 hole golf course.

The area's popularity as a resort and retirement destination has resulted in local property prices being significantly higher than the regional average. A small strip of beach at Abersoch, with planning permission for the construction of a beach hut, was sold for £63,000 in May 2005 ^[1]. In June 2007, a mobile home on the Warren holiday park was put on the market by the Haulfryn Group for £500,000.^[2].

Virtually all the indigenous residents of Abersoch are Welsh speakers.^{[citation needed]}