Portmeirion

A unique place

Portmeirion is one of the most extraordinary villages you will find in the UK. Created by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975, this bright and imaginative Baroque-style settlement blends Mediterranean architectural style with the rugged Welsh coastline.

Colourful stucco walls and ornate ironwork typical of Portmeirion’s Italianate style.’
Portmeirion’s Italianate style piazza
Colourful Portmeirion building
The Chessboard in Portmeirion piazza
Portmeirion cottages with bright Mediterranean colours and ornate architectural features
View of the Portmeirion bell tower rising above the village’s pastel facades
View of the Portmeirion bell tower rising above the village’s pastel facades
View of the estuary from Portmeirion through barred windows
Portmeirion cottages with bright Mediterranean colours and ornate architectural features
Estuary view from Portmeirion with tidal sands and soft coastal light
Close-up of Portmeirion’s baroque detailing and bright window shutters
Close-up of Portmeirion’s baroque detailing
Estuary view from Portmeirion with tidal sands and soft coastal light
Close-up of Portmeirion’s baroque detailing
Estuary view from Portmeirion with tidal sands and soft coastal light
Estuary view from Portmeirion with tidal sands and soft coastal light
Arched gateway and yellow façade at Portmeirion, overlooking the piazza.
Portmeirion cottages with bright Mediterranean colours and ornate architectural features
Estuary view from Portmeirion with tidal sands and soft coastal light
Close-up of Portmeirion’s baroque detailings with bright Mediterranean colours and ornate architectural features
Close-up of Portmeirion’s baroque detailings with bright Mediterranean colours and ornate architectural features
Close-up of Portmeirion’s baroque detailings with bright Mediterranean colours and ornate architectural features
Close-up of Portmeirion’s baroque detailings with bright Mediterranean colours and ornate architectural features
Close-up of Portmeirion’s baroque detailings with bright Mediterranean colours and ornate architectural features