A WELSH seaside town has been put on the map globally thanks to two very famous celebrities spotted there this week.
Singer Kylie Minogue and Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino have been seen in the pretty seaside town of Porthcawl.
It isn’t for a holiday – but for filming upcoming movie called Tangled in the Blue, directed by Welsh filmmaker Jamie Adams.
They were caught going to the Saltwater Inn pub, where onlookers said the celebrities “laughed and sang together” for a scene.
Other nearby sightings include at Newton Church, being used for a funeral scene in the film, and at Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff.
But Porthcawl itself is a popular beach town even without the endorsements of the mega stars, with seven bays and two Blue Flag beaches – Rest Bay and Trecco Bay.
When The Sun’s Emma Glanfield visited the seaside town, she called it the perfect alternative for an exotic break.
She said: “Porthcawl, the ‘jewel of South Wales‘ has the lot. A spectacularly cragged coastline and a swathe of sandy beaches, kissed by sparkling seas – and all just a stone’s throw from the mountains.
“OK, so it might not be the Caribbean, but it does offer fun and frolics for those on a budget.”
“We kicked off activities in Rest Bay. Our morning surf lesson with the brilliant Hugh woke us up quicker than you could say ‘coffee‘.”
Emma continued: “Within two hours we’d gone from complete beginners to standing up and catching waves.
“Who needs the Maldives when this precious little corner of the UK packs such a punch?”
Also in Porthcawl is Trecco Bay, the UK’s largest holiday park when it comes to pitches – and in Europe too.
Along with 2,000 caravans (which can welcome up to 50,000 guests during peak holiday periods) also on-site is a huge entertainment plaza with everything from crazy golf and high ropes to a swimming pool and splash pad.
There’s a bowling alley and for older kids the Next Level Gaming Arena has over 25 consoles including PS5 and Xbox.
Other outdoor activities include archery, hover boards, bumper zorbs and there are even pedal karts to get around.
The park puts on shows, and there’s even Paw Patrol Mighty Missions for little ones.
The holiday park has all the essential facilities like restaurants, cafes, bars, there’s also a launderette, supermarket and even a chapel.
When the sun is shining, guests can enjoy the sprawling sandy Blue Flag beach right on its doorstep.
A four-night stay across this weekend in a Bronze two bedroom caravan which sleeps four people works out to £405 – or £25.31pppn.
If you fancy making a week’s holiday (from June 27 – July 4), then this works out as just £16.40pppn.
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