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There are more than 400 castles in Wales and a history swirling with tales of wizards and dragons that can still be heard told in one of the oldest living languages in Europe. Wales has mountains and coal mines, a fanatical love of rugby and a passion for singing. In other words: it is proudly unique.

Conway, Caernarfon and Harlech castles will transport you back in time, and the landscape is dotted with places connected to one of Britain’s most enduring legends – King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. You’ll eat regally too – seafood is abundant, Welsh lamb and beef are famous, and there is a delicious array of cheeses.

North Wales, including the Snowdonia National Park, is a walkers’ paradise but the market town of Llangollen with its famous canal is a place that can be savoured from the tranquil waterway as well. In central Wales you’ll find the wilderness of the Brecon Beacons to explore on foot or bike but there’s also the book-mad town of Hay-on-Wye and Llanwrtyd Wells, the home of the World Bog Snorkelling Championships.

To the west lie Aberysthwyth and its steam train, the stunningly beautiful Pembrokeshire coast and the National Botanic Gardens of Wales which have the world’s largest single-span glasshouse. Atmospheric reminders of Wales’ long history of coal mining live on in the valleys of the south. The country’s dynamic rejuvenation is evident in cosmopolitan capital Cardiff and showcased in its magnificent Wales Millennium Centre, home to the world-renowned Welsh National Opera.

 

Wales Highlights

National Parks - There are 3 in Wales, Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire Coast and over 500 lakes. All offer breathtaking views and great walking tracks as well as other outdoor adventure sports like mountain biking, white water rafting or a Welsh specialty, coasteering.

The Great Little Trains of Wales - These mini steam trains were built on narrow-gauge tracks to haul coal out of the mountains. Today the coal mines have all closed down but the trains still run with a new cargo, tourists. They offer a very unique way of seeing the best scenery Wales has to offer.

Portmeirion - You could be forgiven for thinking you have skipped Wales and driven into Italy when you visit this resort town. It was built in Italian style back in 1920s to prove that you could develop land in harmony with nature. Renowned for its high quality pottery, today during the summer months you can find lots of artists living and working here. It was also the location for the cult 60s TV series, The Prisoner.

Caernarfon - This town is not to be missed when visiting North Wales. It’s home to one of the most impressive castles in all of the UK, Caernarfon Castle, this is where Prince Charles was crowned Prince of Wales. The old town behind the castle is worth a wander, you’ll find small houses and pubs with even smaller doorways.

Llanwrtyd Wells - Home of the world famous Bog Snorkelling competition & the crazy Man v Horse Race!

Llangollen Canal - For one of the most rewarding holidays you will ever have, it’s hard to beat a canal boat holiday in the UK. It’s easy to see why hiring a Narrowboat on the Llangollen Canal in north eastern Wales is so popular, it has some of the most scenic locations to be found anywere in Britain.

 
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