The best beach cafes for sea views and a proper brew

Wales' craggy coastline is among the most beautiful in the world and boasts a vast range of sandy shores, secluded bays and pebble-strewn beaches with clear waters ideal for swimming. We've also got some lovely cafes dotted along the shoreline, where you can enjoy a brew with glorious sea views. Here are some of Portia Jones' top picks for beach cafes you need to visit when the sun's out...

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REST BAY CAFE BAR, REST BAY Rest Bay is a super popular beach for walking, surfing, family beach days, and cold-water dips. Here, you'll find the glass-fronted Rest Bay Cafe Bar situated in a commanding position overlooking the shoreline. Sit on the balcony with a brew or a wine and watch the waves roll in. Hungry? Breakfast is served until 11.30am and includes "Eggs Surfer" - poached eggs, granary toast, guacamole and salsa, pancake stacks, and granola bowls. For lunch, there are sandwiches, jacket potatoes, burgers and more.

SURFSIDE CAFE, LANGLAND Langland Bay, a safe and sandy beach fringed by attractive beach huts and limestone cliffs, is a favourite with families and paddleboarders. The curved beach holds both Blue Flag and Seaside Awards and is one of the Gower surfing hot spots, thanks to reliable surf conditions and decent breaks.

Need refreshment? The promenade is lined with local cafes, where you can grab coffee and cake. Surfside Cafe is a great shout for filling toasties, bacon baps and salads with a view.

CRWST CAFE, POPPIT SANDS BEACH Largely sheltered from the prevailing southwesterly winds, this dreamy dune-backed sandy beach is a popular spot for windsurfing, kayaking, surfing and wildlife watching. A large car park is next to this beach, featuring a lifeboat station and the fabulous Crwst Cafe. Call in for delicious brioche doughnuts, Bay Roasters coffee and Conti's Ice Cream.