There's nowhere else quite like Portmeirion, the amazing fantasy village where southern Italy meets North Wales.

Introduction
The absolute charm and splendour of Portmeirion make for an enthralling experience for all who visit. Started by Clough Williams-Ellis in 1926, Portmeirion was developed over 50 years. It continues developing today to demonstrate how a beautiful location can be urbanized without spoiling it.

Today the village and grounds are designated as a Conservation Area and all the buildings are listed Grade II. The village has several shops and restaurants that nestle into the Gwyllt sub-tropical gardens and woodlands above miles of sandy beaches. You can explore below the cliffs to find hidden caves, gullies and whitened long dead Pines. These weather-beaten trunks can lead can lead you to believe that you are on an exotic island.

General Area
Portmeirion was the legendary location for the hit 1960s TV series, 'The Prisoner', and still demands attention from visitors from around the globe. All the village's cottages are let as part of the Portmeirion Hotel. The newly restored castle, Castell Deudraeth won the 2002/03 Wales Hotel of the Year. There is a comfortingly mild climate on the peninsula, due to its low lying and sheltered position.

It lies between the estuary rivers of Glaslyn and Dwyryd and as a result benefits from the warmth of the Gulf Stream. This allows for the bountiful growth of numerous plant varieties. Just one example is the enormous foliage of the Gunnera manicata from the Brazilian rainforests.The harbour port of Porthmadog nearby is a wonderful village to visit if you're planning an extensive trip around this area. All kinds of food, shopping and places to stay are available here.

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