Porthmadog is a coastal town in North Wales. Popular with holidaymakers, it boasts several touristic shops, a few campsites, and proximity to a few beaches. It is one of the main travel routes for its area, and features a bridge with a toll of five pence (0.05 pounds
sterling, or about 8 cents for those across the pond).
Porthmadog is also a popular destiantion for
tourists because it is quite well located for day trips to nearby tourist attractions like
Harlech castle,
Criccieth castle,
Canaerfon castle, and
Portmeirion. It is also the site of a
Cadwalader's World Famous Ice Cream shop.