Madogs Port, otherwise known as Porthmadog in Gynedd North Wales is a harbor town.
It is situated on the Glasyn Estuary, and is an ideal spot to stay if you are touring this area of Wales.
In times gone by, Porthmadog was a very busy port, Wales, particularly the Blaenau Ffestiniog area is well known for its slate, and this port was vital for the international trade in slate.
It has a very rich maritime history and was named after WA Maddocks.
He was the instigator of the "Cob" embankment scheme, an ambitious project which led to the naming of the town.
Just on the outskirts of the town you will find Blackrock Sands, it stretches miles and many people enjoy spending time and playing games on this beach.
Shelly, the 14th century poet is reputed to have spent a good deal of is time in Porthmadog.
Another claim to fame is T E Lawrence, he of Lawrence of Arabia fame, lived nearby.
In 1832, due to an Act of Parliament, a railway was constructed from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog.
Initially this was used for freight, including slate of course, but passenger services were opened in 1865.
The 21 kilometer trek between towns is still regularly used by tourists.
The original Parish Church for the whole Porthmadog area, St Cynhaearn, Ynyscynhaearn, Pentrefelin, was originally recorded in the 16th century, but it fell down in the 1830's and was replaced by a Georgian edifice.
The pews still carry the names of the important families in the area, and while the cosy pews housed the gentry, the plain pews were for the servants.
The most famous Porthmadog servant was the "little black slave" whose grave is in this church graveyard.
His gravestone says that he was brought from India, but this was more than likely Africa or the West Indies.
He was brought to the town by a sea captain in the 18th century, and was called Jack Ystumllyn.
He was a gifted gardener and became a valuable member of the household.
He was married to a girl from Trawsfynydd, and their descendants are still living in the area.