The name Tywyn is derived from the Welsh word meaning beach or dune.
Situated in Tywyn - Gwynedd county Tywyn is a small town with a population of around 3000.
Once called Towyn today it is often referred to as Tywyn Meirionndd which is known for its wonderful seaside and resorts.
Apart from its lovely beach Tywyn also has some great ancient history.
One of the most well known and oldest landmarks of this town is St Cadfans church which houses the St.
Cadfans Stone.
This stone has one of the oldest recorded inscriptions of the Welsh language dating back to the eighth century.
This stone has survived the Vikings that destroyed the church in 963.
There are also two effigies i.
e.
One of a famous military person named Gruffudd ap Adda and the other of a priest.
Some people believe that Gruffudd ap Adda effigy sheds tears every time it is about to rain.
People who are looking to move their body and explore this great and ancient town of Tywyn can go hiking down the Dysynni valley.
Tywyn is also a very popular spot with rock climbers.
This place has around 35 routes each with its own difficulty level.
People who love biking can rent a bike and go biking down the scenic valley.
This is also a great fishing spot for anyone who is looking to add a big trophy to their collection.
Staying at Tywyn is not a big issue as there are many places and most of the places offer a self catering environment.
This means that you are responsible for your own cooking and housekeeping which is much like if you owned a home there.
There are some small and rather cheap hotels in Tywyn that will not cost you a great deal.
Owing to the cheap nightly rent you can spend days here surfing, fishing and swimming without a care in the world.