WALES
Dramatic mountainous landscapes and coastline, stunning beaches & some of the mightiest castles on the planet
WALES TRAVEL GUIDE
LLanddwyn Island - One of the Most Beautiful Islands in the UK
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 … Read More
20 Spectacular Castles in North Wales to Visit
30 Wonderful Day trips from Cardiff to Make
10 of the Best Beaches to Visit in North Wales
A Guide to Rhossili Bay - One of the Best Beaches in Europe
Rhossili Bay is one of the best beaches in Wales and the UK. It has been given these accolades by popular votes many times, and it’s also recognized as one of the … Read More
The Spectacular Anglesey Beaches and Coast
The Isle of Anglesey is home to some of the best beaches in Wales and indeed the UK. It has some of the countries most dramatic and varied coastline, with some incredible cliffs … Read More
The Most Beautiful Rivers in Wales
Best Things to do in Wales in Winter
If you plan to visit Wales in winter, there’s a good chance you’ll see it at its most magical. The days are short … Read More
Breathtaking Landscapes in Wales
It’s the landscapes in Wales that leave the strongest impression with visitors. We’ve travelled to every corner of the country … Read More
16 Beautiful Villages in North Wales to Explore
14 Stunning Beaches to Visit on the Llyn Peninsula
The 40 Best Landmarks in Wales to Add to Your Bucket List
18 Beautiful Lakes in Wales to Visit
A Guide to Hay-on-Wye
The Great Wales Bucket List
9 Best Things to do in the Gorgeous Town of Llangollen
The 10 Best Places to Visit in Wales in Autumn
14 Lovely things to do in the Holiday Resort of Barmouth
Things to do in Betws-Y-Coed
35 of the Best Castles in South Wales
Gower Beaches Guide
Things to do in the Whimsical Village of Portmeirion
15 things to do in St David's - the smallest city in Britain
10 Amazing things to do in Blaenau Ffestiniog
A Guide to the Fortress Town of Conwy
22 Beautiful Welsh Islands to Discover
10 Majestic Welsh Castles to Explore
Wales is probably the least known and least understood part of the UK to non-Brits. It’s also among the most beautiful. Its defining features are its dramatic mountainous landscape and coastline, with some of the best beaches in Europe thrown in for good measure.
The most visible – and famous – elements of its history are its 600-odd castles. Some of them – most notably those at Caernarfon and Conwy – are among the mightiest medieval castles on the planet.
These, and the nearby Snowdonia National Park, are the first ports of call for many visitors to Wales.
Those of a sporting persuasion often head to the capital, Cardiff, first. It has hosted everything from a Champions League final to Ashes cricket Test matches and, most famously of all, Wales rugby internationals.
Most come away to tell of a great compact capital city with a wealth of things to see, including, you guessed it, two castles. It’s impossible to conclude without mentioning the mountains of the Brecon Beacons, the ‘Green Desert’ of remote upland Mid Wales, and the stunning beaches of the Gower Peninsula and Pembrokeshire. And if you ever find a more beautiful seaside town than gorgeous Tenby, do tell us, won’t you?