Aberaeron

Aberaeron is a seaside town in Ceredigion, Wales between Aberystwyth and Cardigan.

It is home to the headquarters of Ceredigion County Council.

Aberaeron was planned and built in 1805 by the Rev. Alban Thomas Jones. It is built around the estuary of the River Aeron, which has been enlarged to provide a small half-tide harbour for recreational craft. The estuary is also crossed by a wooden pedestrian bridge.

The architecture of Aberaeron is unusual in this part of rural Wales, being constructed around a principal square of elegant Regency style buildings grouped around the harbour.

Aberaeron is located on the A487 road and the A482 road strikes inland from the town to Lampeter and beyond.

The shore-line at Aberaeron consists of generally steep storm beaches made of cobbles, although fine sand is visible at low tide levels.

The climate is mild and temperate, largely conditioned by the close proximity of the relatively shallow sea. However, Aberaeron can suffer from occasional winter frosts when cold air descends the Aeron valley from the upland parts of Ceredigion.

The town is notable for the sale of honey and especially honey ice-cream.