Afan Beach (Port Talbot)

Afan Beach (Port Talbot) - Glamorgan
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This small, sandy beach sits on the Afon Afan (River Afan) estuary, close to Port Talbot docks and the Tata Steelworks.  There is a promenade, with a couple of cafes and restaurants nearby. 

A lido used to exist here, which was burnt down in 2009.  £13.4 million was spent building a new sports complex with an 8-lane swimming pool. 

The beach is used for fishing, and nearby Swansea Bay, with its great tidal range is popular with surfers and other watersport enthusiasts.

Type of beach

Sand/Port

Lifeguard service

No

Dogs friendly beach?

Dogs allowed

No dog restrictions.

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Activities

  • Good fishing
  • Surfing

Facilities

  • Town centre nearby

Nearest town

Port talbot

Postcode

SA12 6DF

OS grid ref.

SS 7494 8894

Parking

Some parking available close to the beach.

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