Wales Tourist Information

North Wales Coast

Stretching up the Dee Estuary, through the seaside holiday meccas of Prestatyn, Rhyl and Llandudno, taking in Conwy's striking castle then up to the sublime Isle of Anglesey for more stunning beaches and a choice of ancient burial sites and megaliths. Take in the UNESCO World Heritage castle at Caernarfon, then down to the Llyn Peninsula, checking out the fairytale village of Portmeirion along the way. The North coast of Wales is diverse indeed.

You're in some of Wales' best seaside holiday locations including bustling Rhyl and Prestatyn and the Victorian time warp Llandudno. Not forgetting the pretty beach bays of Colwyn and Conwy. If you haven't discovered the sublime beauty of Anglesey where have you been - a huge array of holiday attractions awaits here on Anglesey including blue flag endless golden sandy beaches, surfing, kitesurfing, ancient bronze age, iron age and celtic sites plus some superb family holiday attractions!

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North Wales & Snowdonia

Looking for a fun packed Welsh holiday? You can't go far wrong than planning it around Snowdonia National Park. There is so much to do within Snowdonia it is difficult to fit it all in. There's breathtaking landscapes, peaceful countryside, stunning coastline, picturesque towns and plenty of challenging mountains and trails for outdoor activities - so something for everyone and something for all the family.

Snowdonia is often thought to describe the mountainous area in Gwynedd principally around Snowdon itself. In actual fact Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri), designated in 1951, extends south into Powys covering 823 square miles of mountainous countryside. It stretches from near Conway in the north of Wales down to Aberdovey at its southern border and from Bala in the east to Tremadoc in the west. Snowdonia National Park is the largest National Park in Wales and only the second largest in the UK after the Lake District in Cumbria.

Elsewhere in North Wales wander around the many superb markets in Wrexham and explore local lead mining history at Loggerheads and Minerva. Fancy a bit of white water rafting? Head for Llangollen, and the River Dee. Thomas Telford, one of Britain's greatest engineers, was active round these parts, building canals and aqueducts. Take time to explore these, and don't miss a trip on Llangollen's steam railway!

Historic Flintshire has a new leisure drive, pinpointing you to its many historic attractions including Flint Castle and pretty inland villages. Move to Denbighshire and discover Denbigh Castle and, in Ruthin, the superb Ruthin Goal to find out what life was like in a Victorian gaol - pretty grusome by all accounts.

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Mid Wales

Mid Wales contains some gem landscapes indeed, from the popular Brecon Beacons National Park to the remote but just as stunning Cambrian Mountains. Move to the coast on Cardigan Bay and discover the seaside hub and university town of Aberystwyth with its Victorian Cliff Railway and two glorious beaches.

Head to the historic Welsh border towns of Newton (the birthplace of pioneer co-operator Robert Owen) and Welshpool with its narrow gauge railway. Plenty of dramatic castles here in Mid Wales, including Powis Castle and perched on the headland Aberystwyth Castle. Mid Wales is prime walking and outdoor leisure territory, with everything from climbing to horse riding on the menu!

The Brecon Beacons National Park contains the highest mountain peaks in South Wales and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007. The National Park stretches from Llandeilo in the west to Hay-on-Wye in the north east covering 520 square miles (1344 square kilometres) of mountains, rolling countryside, woodland, waterfalls and caves.

The Brecon Beacons that give the National Park its name are four mountains located in the centre of the National Park south west of Brecon. These are made up of Pen-y-Fan, Corn Du, Cribyn and Waun Rydd. Pen-y-Fan is the most recognisable and at 2,906 ft (886 metres) is the highest peak in South Wales - it dominates the skyline when looking south from Brecon.

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South West Wales

The Far West of Wales around the Pembrokeshire coast is the playground of extreme sports, particularly watersports such as kitesurfing, surfing and the latest trend to excite - coasteering.

If you haven't discovered the Pembrokeshire National Park and sublime Pembrokeshire coast path then you're in for a treat. It's wild out here at St David's Head! Take trips out to the off shore islands of Ramsey, Skomer and Caldey Island or chill out in beautiful Tenby with it's sublime sandy beaches, Georgian architecture and delightful specialist shopping highstreet.

Carmarthenshire is a giant rural garden (the National Botanic Gardens are here), with a fair few stunning Welsh castles, beautiful wooded parklands, pretty market towns and Dylan Thomas trails around his boathouse at Laugharne on the southern shores of Carmarthenshire.

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Cardiff & South Wales

The two major cities in Wales are in the south, Cardiff the capital, and Swansea - a centre for poetry, literature and the arts revolving around Dylan Thomas hailing from here. Both are a hub for the arts, entertainment, museums, art galleries, shopping, restaurants and now contemporary quays with plenty going on down on the water's edge.

The area around Merthyr Tydfil and the South Wales Valleys is one of the hotspot areas in the UK for history revolving around the industrial revolution and the coal mining and iron production boom years of the late 18th/early 19th century. There's a choice of fascinating mining and ironworks museums around the South Wales Valleys, one of which Blaenafon now has UNESCO status.

Move to the Gower Peninsula with its stunning coastline (much of which is owned by the National Trust), superb surfing conditions and spectacular coastal walking. On the borders admire the gentle beauty of the Wye Valley and Monmouthshire. The River Wye is often called the most beautiful river in the UK, and it's perfect for canoeing and kayaking. Several walking trails, including Offa's Dyke, run through the Wye Valley - it's a walker's paradise.

Expect a choice of ancient and pretty market towns in this area such as Monmouth and Chepstow - perhaps with more of an English vibe than a Welsh one. There's some glorious castles and abbey ruins to explore in the Wye Valley and Monmouthshire areas too, including spectacular Tintern Abbey and Raglan Castle!

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