Harlech
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| Ordnance Survey | |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference: | Maps for SH585315 |
| Administration | |
| Principal area: | Gwynedd |
| Nation: | Wales |
| Other | |
| Traditional county: | Merionethshire |
| Ceremonial county: | Gwynedd |
| Post office and telephone | |
| Post town: | HARLECH |
| Postcode: | LL46 |
| Dialling code: | +44-1766 |
| Politics | |
| UK Parliament: | Meirionnydd Nant Conwy |
| European Parliament: | Wales |
Harlech is a town and seaside resort in Gwynedd, north Wales, lying on Tremadog Bay. It has a population of 1,264, of whom 63% speak Welsh [1].
The town is best known for Harlech Castle, begun in 1283 by Edward I of England and later the stronghold of Henry Tudor. Other attractions in Harlech include its beach backed with sand dunes and the famous Royal St David's Golf Club. The town lies in the traditional county of Merionethshire.
The song Men of Harlech is associated with the town.
