Why I love visiting Wales’ beaches in winterNever mind busy summer days, winter is where it's atView 7 Images Winter is the best time to visit if you want the beach to yourself (Image: Portia Jones )I’m going to make a bold claim and say that winter is actually the best time to hit Wales’ beaches. For me, winter beaches are quieter, wilder, and strangely more rewarding than the peak-season chaos. View 7 Images I love a beach walk in winter (Image: Portia Jones )I love plodding along the clifftops with cold air whipping around me and crashing waves below. If you’re a cold-water swimmer, and yes, I am guilty of this smug habit, winter beaches are where you can really challenge yourself. In south Wales, Aberavon seafront is one of Wales' longest beaches, with a promenade overlooking Swansea Bay.
