Who can resist a beach with the nickname "Whistling Sands"? This is the intriguing name which has been bestowed upon Porth Oer, due to the fact that if you walk over the sand on this beautiful beach you will hear a 'whistling' or 'squeaking' sound as the dry white grains of quartz rub against each other. The grains are a peculiar shape, which contributes to the effect. The beach is one of only two beaches in Europe where such a phenomenon can be witnessed. This natural wonder takes place in a small cove towards the western end of the Llyn Peninsula which is hemmed in by rocky headlands. The clifftops leading away from Porth Oer are a joy to walk along, following the easy coastal paths. Adjacent to Porth Oer is Porth Iago, a small cresent shaped bay which is popular for surfing and diving. Just inland from these coastal delights is the Bronze Age hillfort of Castell Odo, one of the most important archaeological sites in Wales. The fort was probably built by Celts coming across the Irish Sea around 400BC.
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| The beach at Porth Oer (Whistling Sands) - geograph.org.uk - 1288854. Photo by Eirian Evans, via Wikimedia Commons. |
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