WEEKEND IN… NEW QUAY
The shallow waters and bountiful food found in Cardigan Bay, on Wales’ west coast, create an ideal environment for bottlenose dolphins to live and breed. Indeed, around 250 of these playful cetaceans can be found here, the largest population in Europe. It’s not just dolphins but harbour porpoises and Atlantic grey seals that are familiar faces in these parts too, and the occasional sunfish might make an appearance if you’re lucky.
At the epicentre of this wave of wildlife is New Quay (so often mistaken for Newquay in Cornwall that you need to clarify it’s ‘the one in Wales’ each time you tell someone where you’re going). The Welsh New Quay is a charming town with rows of sugar almondcoloured houses lining the steep hillside. It’s a popular spot in summer, yet it manages to maintain a low-key and relaxed vibe. The atmosphere is friendly and joyful, and as you walk
