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Porthmadog is a town that feels defined by its relationship with the water. Built largely on land reclaimed from the Glaslyn estuary following the construction of the Cob embankment in the early 19th century, it grew into a major port for the global slate trade. While the ships are long gone, the town remains a vital hub for southern Eryri (Snowdonia). It’s practical, too; unlike many coastal towns that can feel like seasonal resorts, Porthmadog has a proper high street of independent shops and supermarkets that serve the wider hinterland year-round. Geographically, it sits in a bit of a sweet spot; you have the dramatic peaks of the Moelwynion range to the north, the vast sands of Black Rock Sands just around the corner, and the quieter, wooded peninsula of Borth-y-Gest within walking distance. It is also famously where two heritage narrow-gauge railways meet, which adds a distinct character to the town’s daily rhythm without overshadowing its identity as a functioning community.