the rural coastline has been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. it has many sandy beaches, notably along its east coast between the towns of beaumaris and amlwch and the west coast from ynys llanddwyn through rhosneigr to the bays around carmel head. the north coast has dramatic cliffs with small bays the anglesey coastal path circumscribes the island. it is long and passes by/through 20 towns/villages. the official starting point is st cybi's church, holyhead.