Wales is known for many things, including rugby, Tom Jones and of course it's beautiful scenery. We are very fortunate to have some of the most stunning beaches on our doorstep, and this has been acknowledged in this year's Which? rankings. The UK's consumer champions surveyed over 3,800 people about their experiences of UK seaside destinations in the last year. They asked those taking part what their views were on a range of things including the quality of the beaches, scenery, food and drink offerings, accommodation, tourist attractions and value for money. In the end, two Welsh locations made it into the best five seaside finds, along with Bamburgh in Northumberland which took the top spot for the fifth year running. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What’s On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . The esteemed annual seaside survey saw South West spots, particularly those in Devon, basking in popularity, credited in part to the acclaimed film 'The Salt Path'. Meanwhile, destinations across the North East and Wales also received high praise. Portmeirion in Gwynedd , North Wales' colourful Italian inspired village celebrated for its vibrant architecture achieved a commendable 79% rating. With five-star accolades for both its scenery and seafront, a visitor commented: "The place is superb in every way. It's a beautiful setting with wonderful food and accommodation - perfect for a special occasion." The location, which was made iconic by the classic TV series 'The Prisoner', came in third place on the list. They trailed behind the Northumberland village which received an 84% destination score and Beer, a seaside village in Devon with a score of 80%. The average cost for a hotel stay in Portmeirion works out as roughly £134 per night. You can read about one Wales Online reporter's experience of staying overnight in the surreal Welsh Village with no residents here. In fourth place on the list was another Welsh gem that won over visitors. St Davids in Pembrokeshire , the UK's smallest city, it also matched Portmeirion's 79% destination score. A visitor praised St Davids for its "excellent facilities, lovely seafront, nice walks and excellent hotels." One reporter for Wales Online said that "there's nowhere like it", when they visited the location. You can read more here. Another Pembrokeshire town featured on the list just behind places like Tynemouth in Tyne and Wear and Dungeness in Kent. Eighth on the list was Tenby, which beat out renowned resort areas like St Ives, Brighton and Margate. Rory Boland, Editor of Which? said: "From beautiful coastlines to peaceful walks and charming traditional bucket and spade resorts, the UK seaside offers something for everyone - whatever the weather . "While you may have your own favourite destination, as well as the top spots in Devon and Wales, our survey shows there are still plenty of beautiful hidden gems across the UK to explore. "Some seaside resorts offer better value for money than others, so it is worth looking at surrounding areas of popular spots if you are looking for a cheaper overnight stay." The least popular location on the list was Bognor Regis, which in the past has been celebrated as one of the sunniest spots in mainland Britain. It has now languished at the bottom of the holiday destination table with a mere 36% rating, earning just one star across most judged areas. A disappointed visitor described it as "'a run-down seaside town". Trailing just slightly better was Bangor in Gwynedd, which scored a very disappointing 38% where its "shabby" state didn't go unnoticed. However, it has gone up a spot from being last year's 'worst seaside town in the UK'. Yet, amidst criticism, someone commended the area for its "stunning views across the Menai Straits" and considered it an excellent gateway to North Wales and Anglesey . Bangor may lack a traditional beach but boasts a Victorian-era landmark pier, virtually unchanged since Lord Penrhyn inaugurated it in 1896. Last year, one of our reporters was disappointed to hear that the North Walian city had been declared the 'worst seaside town in the UK' (especially as it isn't a town) and decided to write about her love for where she grew up, you can read more here.