Welcome To Wales
Castles, stunning coastline and magnificent national parks
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.
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?
The Best Landscapes in Wales
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, in some cases countless times over, and our guide to the many landscapes of Wales is a great introduction to the many...
Best Beaches in North Wales
BEACHES IN NORTH WALES We love exploring the many beaches in North Wales. They have everything you could want from a beach, whether it’s wild Welsh scenery, miles of sand for the kids to run along, somewhere to surf or kayak or just chill out in...
Best Villages in North Wales
Best Villages In North Wales It’s probably best known for its castles, mountains and beaches, but there are also some amazingly beautiful villages in North Wales to explore. We’ve covered virtually every main road and back road in the region over the years,...
Rhossili Bay – The Ultimate Guide
RHOSSILI BAY Rhossili Bay is one of the best beaches in Wales and the UK. Don’t just ask me – it has been given these accolades by popular votes many times, and it’s also recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe and one of the best beaches in the...
The Best Castles in North Wales
We’ve compiled a collection of castles in Northern Wales to whet your appetite. We have visited them all, some several times over. We’ve included the most obvious castles North Wales has – the four great castles of Edward I, that comprise Wales’ first UNESCO World...
30 Best Day Trips From Cardiff
It’s amazing how many day trips from Cardiff you can do. We lived in the capital of Wales for over six years, and found it such a great base for exploring not only the many things to do in South Wales, but also some of the most beautiful cities in England. Cardiff is...
Things To Do In St Davids Wales
St Davids Wales must count as one of the most unusual city breaks destinations in Europe. It’s the size of a large village, but is the smallest city in the UK, in the far west corner of beautiful West Wales. It’s tiny, so what about things to do in St Davids Wales?...
Gower Beaches – The Complete Guide
According to many a visitor poll, Gower beaches are among the best beaches in Wales, UK, Europe, even the world. If you ever dream up a Wales bucket list - or for that matter a Europe bucket list - some of these extraordinary beaches should be right near the top. The...
The Ultimate Wales Bucket List
So what should be on your Wales bucket list? This small country, part of the UK and next-door neighbour to England, has a huge range of places packed into it. And we've narrowed it down to a top 40 best places to visit in Wales....
Things to do in Hay-on-Wye Wales – The second-hand book capital of the world
It’s best known as the town of books, and hosts the Hay Festival of Literature and Arts each year. Yet there are plenty more things to do in Hay-on-Wye than shop for books. It’s one of the most fascinating places to visit in Wales, a rural cultural melting-pot...
The Best Anglesey Beaches and Coast
The isle of Anglesey is home to some of the best beaches in Wales, and indeed the UK. It also has some of the country’s most dramatic and varied coastline, with some incredible cliffs and offshore islands along the way. Our guide to the best Anglesey...
Things to do in Barmouth, Wales
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...
Things to do in Llangollen Wales
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 – One of the Most Beautiful Places in Wales
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...
Things to Do in Betws-y-Coed, Wales
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...