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Why we love Wales

When we say that Wales has more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the world, you already start to picture the beauty of the Welsh landscape. Add its rugged coastline, stunning beaches, lush valleys and mountainous National Parks and the image of this intensely beautiful Celtic country is almost complete.

But scratch further beneath the surface, and you’ll uncover a nation filled to the brim with thrilling adventure. Get stuck into world-class sport at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff and zoom through the air on an exhilarating ride of your life on the world’s fastest zip wire in Snowdonia. Or discover the nation’s depths on a subterranean caving tour, take an ambling ramble across picturesque hiking trails, and hit up the waves of the adrenaline-filled coastline.

Meet friendly Welsh locals in vibrant market towns, and historic villages - test out your Welsh language skills, and dive into eclectic indie shops along the high streets. Or grab a bike to tackle a cycle route that covers the length of the country.

No matter where your Welsh adventure goes, you can certainly say that Wales in a small but mighty country.

Capital city

Cardiff

Currency

GBP

Timezone

GMT (Winter), GMT + 1 (Summer)

Welsh destinations

Cardiff

Step into a land of castles, world-renowned rugby and a whole host of myths and legends.

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Cardiff

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Snowdonia (Eryri)

Full of adventure from its sky-scraping peaks to plunging glacial valleys - it’s bursting with bombastic scenery.

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Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)

Looming peaks over thick forests, sheep-grazed valleys and open moors - adventure awaits in Wales.

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Pembrokeshire

For a real adventure, head to Wales’s westernmost tip. A paradise for hikers, swimmers, thrill-seekers and birdwatchers.

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Pembrokeshire, Wales

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North Wales

From valleys, shorelines to towns, find North Wales packed with adventure.

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Wales Coast Path

A route to adventure, culture and wildlife hugging the shorelines of Wales.

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Cardiff

Step into a land of castles, world-renowned rugby and a whole host of myths and legends.

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Cardiff

A gay couple enjoying the shopping facilities at Castle Arcade in Cardiff, Wales
Snowdonia (Eryri)

Full of adventure from its sky-scraping peaks to plunging glacial valleys - it’s bursting with bombastic scenery.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Daniel Struthers

A man jumping across a stream whilst hiking
Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)

Looming peaks over thick forests, sheep-grazed valleys and open moors - adventure awaits in Wales.

Find out more

Nici Eberl

Crowd at the Green Man Festival in front of the stage
Pembrokeshire

For a real adventure, head to Wales’s westernmost tip. A paradise for hikers, swimmers, thrill-seekers and birdwatchers.

Find out more

National Trust/Greentraveller

Pembrokeshire, Wales

Back view of two young boys in wetsuits sitting on a rock looking out to sea with blue sky
North Wales

From valleys, shorelines to towns, find North Wales packed with adventure.

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VisitBritain/Lee Beel

Castle standing on a grassy hilltop. Blue skies and clouds
Wales Coast Path

A route to adventure, culture and wildlife hugging the shorelines of Wales.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Royce Mackin

Lighthouse on a prominent rocky outcrop

St David's Day 2024: Random Acts of Welshness

Our favourite experiences in Wales

Bethesda, North Wales

An airborne view at record speeds, soar over Welsh quarry lakes on the world’s fastest zip-line.

Adventure and sport

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Zip World, zip lining at Penrhyn Slate Quarry
Cardiff

You’ll find everything from dinosaur bones to contemporary art at this fantastic free museum.

Arts and culture

Visit Wales Image Centre

People viewing artwork in the National Museum Cardiff
Abergavenny, Wales 21st - 22nd September 2024

Learn how to cook over a firepit with live chef demos and two day extravaganza of all things food.

Food and drink

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Chef serving up food at Abergavenny Food Festival, Wales
Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire

The only castle in Britain to be built over a natural cavern.

History and heritage

Peter Morgan

A long range shot of Pembroke Castle at night
Cardiff

In Cardiff Bay, the Wales Millennium Centre hosts top-class live music and theatre shows from all over the world.

Music and festivals

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North Wales

For beautiful beaches and charming seaside villages, look to the Llŷn Peninsula on the North Wales coast.

Outdoors and nature

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North Wales

Aerial view of the Llŷn Peninsula, Wales
Gower Peninsula in Wales

Discover clifftop walks and diverse landscapes at Rhossili Bay.

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South Wales

Explore Seven Victorian and Edwardian arcades tucked among the biggest brand names of Cardiff’s high street.

Shopping

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Llandderfel

Get a taste for an eight-course organically produced tasting menu.

Sustainability

Pale Hall Hotel

Henry Robertson Dining Room, Llandderfel

Go big in Gower

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Panoramic view over the coastline and the sandy beach

Whether you’re a keen twitcher, avid adrenaline seeker or looking for an accessible experience, the Swansea Bay Coastline has you covered. Climb up the crevices of Three Cliffs Bay, ride that perfect wave at Rhossili Bay, or find your sense of adventure following an accessible path from Swansea Bay to Mumbles Pier.

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