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Intrigued by the idea of those beaches? You may like to start with a visit to Mwnt (10 minutes’ drive), where you can often spot seals and dolphins from the shoreline. Poppit Sands (20 minutes) is another great option (especially for surfers), as is the lovely little cove at Cwm-yr-Eglwys (half an hour). This stretch of the coast isn’t all about beaches though – there are also fine walks along the Ceredigion Coast Path, wildlife-spotting boat trips from New Quay (half an hour), coasteering adventures from Cardigan and amazing geological features like the Blue Lagoon in Abereiddy (an hour). You may also like to venture a little further to the cute city of St Davids (an hour), which has not only a cathedral but also a great surf beach and island boat trips. Away from the coast, you may like to check out the medieval ruins of Cilgerran Castle (15 minutes), meet otters and kingfishers at Welsh Wildlife Centre (20 minutes) or take a trip to Cenarth Falls and the National Coracle Centre (20 minutes).