INFORMATION
Anglesey provides an area of 275 sqare miles with marvellous views and a spectacular coastline which is the backdrop to many attractions and things to do.
Whether it be the local produce, local artists and culture, or the environment and walking trails, you'll never be stuck for ideas or inspiration to make your stay on Anglesey a memorable one.
Although most major industries are based around Holyhead (Auminium smelter) and Amlwch (Wylfa nuclear power station) there are also a a range of smaller industries located mainly on industrial sites particularly at Llangefni and Gaerwen. These industries vary from an abatoir,chemicals manufacturer, timber production, fish farming, food processing to various others.
Plenty of wind makes Anglesey ideal for windmills due to this natural resource which will never become depleted therefore rendering it ideal for the three windfarms which are located on the island and already producing electricity for the National Grid.
Strong sea currents around the island have created interest from electricity generation companies who want to exploit tidal power.
There are only a few lakes and these are mainly situated in the west. Rivers are small and very few. Dwr Cymru Welsh Water operate two large water supply reservoirs situated in the North and centre of the island whilst Llyn Llywnan is the largest natural lake on the island. The land is generally of variable quality and is used in the main for cattle and sheep farming. There are also a number of important wet-land sites which are protected one of which is the Afon Cefni bird population made famous by Charles Tunnicliffe.
Anglesey is also a major route from Britain to Ireland via ferries to and from Holyhead.
Historically the island has been associated with being the seat of the Druids of who twenty eight cromlechs remaining on uplands overlooking the sea. the present road from Holyhead to Llanfairpwllgwyngll was originally Roman and British and Roman camps as well as coins and ornaments have been dug up. The foundations of Holyhead are also Roman.
The island is also rich in Megalithic monuments which indicate the presence of humankind from pre-history.