As I’m sure most people know (at least those in UK) this is the village in north Wales where the 1960’s TV show “The Prisoner” was shot. Those of you who don’t know should Google “The Prisoner” to find out about this very idiosyncratic show. Here’s a start http://www.portmeirion-village.com/en/features.php?id=24&MID=38

If you’d like to know something of the origins and history of this most unusual place try
http://www.portmeirion-history.co.uk/