The House of Aberffraw was once the main seat of the princes of Gwynedd during the Middle Ages, but today, it is a peaceful and quiet village.
Many centuries ago, a royal dynasty known as the House of Aberffraw stood near the southwest coast of Anglesey, within the old Kingdom of Gwynedd.
This ruling family was founded in the 9th century by the then King of Wales, whose descendants later established Welsh royal bloodlines.
The village takes its name from the River Ffraw, near which the early kings of Gwynedd built their royal court and family seat.
Aberffraw was once a prehistoric settlement that later became occupied during the Roman period, around 0-400 AD.
It served as a princely court and was central to the Gwynedd dynasty. The town flourished until the 13th century when the Kingdom of Gwynedd fell, and the last prince, Dafydd III, was killed in 1283 during Edward I’s conquest of Wales.
Today, Aberffraw looks very different from its days as the power centre of Welsh royalty. According to the 2021 Census, it has a small population of just 597 people. Despite its quiet and laid-back feel, the village is surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
In 2023, Aberffraw was voted the best place to live on Ynys Môn in a North Wales Live poll.
The Telegraph also praised the village, saying: "Nowadays, the village is a huddle of pretty stone and pastel-painted cottages peeking above the tidal waters of the River Ffraw. With the first glimmer of sun, you'll race with childlike joy over wind-whipped dunes to its gorgeous sweep of powdery sand, Traeth Mawr."
Though small, Aberffraw has a strong sense of community, with its charming whitewashed cottages, a friendly pub, local shops, a post office, a cosy café, a lively village hall, and even an art gallery—all sitting along the picturesque River Ffraw estuary.
For those looking for a proper village pub, The Crown (Y Goron) is a must-visit, offering delicious food, local ales, and a warm welcome to both locals and visitors alike.
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