The Welsh town of Barmouth has one of the best settings of any holiday resort in the UK. It has some of the best beaches in UK, and sits on an estuary with exceptional views of the Snowdonia National Park.  Our guide to the best things to do in Barmouth covers the...

The gorgeous town of Llangollen is the first many visitors see of Wales. And what an introduction. Llangollen is at the heart of the scenic Dee Valley, surrounded by dramatic Welsh mountains. There’s even the obligatory Welsh castle on top of one of them, overlooking...

Llanddwyn Island is one of the most special of all Welsh islands. We’d even go so far as to say it’s one of the most beautiful islands in Europe. It requires a bit of a trek, but our Llanddwyn guide tells you everything you need to know. We rate this one of the best...

It’s the starting point for many Snowdonia adventures, but there are so many things to do in Betws-y-Coed itself. It’s one of the best places to stay in Snowdonia National Park, with the best of the mountains around ten miles (16 km) to the west. The village is quite...

Portmeirion is the ultimate fantasy and folly. It’s a small private village on the North Wales coast designed by architect Clough Williams Ellis. He designed some buildings and ‘rescued’ others from around the UK, and sought to create a place where people could take...