Guide to Wales
| Guide to Wales | |
| Wales is known as Britain's 'Great Outdoors' with its magnificent mountains, tranquil lakes and lush valleys, making it an exhilarating choice for activities. Walk long distance paths, scale the heights of the mountains, cycle along country lanes, golf, fish or indulge in watersports along some of the best beaches in Europe. |
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| In Wales there are three National Parks and five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, all part of a landscape that offers opportunities for all kinds of activities. Walking, cycling, climbing, golf, mountain biking and paragliding are just the beginning of the list. The Millennium Stadium sees more than its fair share of nail-biting football games and there's golf, with Wales boasting some of the best golf courses in Britain. Of course, there is also rugby- the traditional national game of Wales! North Wales is walkers' paradise: Snowdonia National Park boasts the highest mountain in England and Wales, Anglesey's full of spectacular sea cliffs, and the Borderlands offer tons of historic places to explore. Mid Wales is a fantastic place in which to get lost! Avoid the main roads and you'll discover some of the most beautiful spots in the country. And to get your adrenaline going, go walking, race one of the 16 new mountain biking routes, go caving or kayaking, or simply relax and take in the senery. The weat coast of Wales is dotted with award winning beaches, rocky smugglers' coves and great cliff top scenery backed by the grand Cambrain mountains. This is great if you just want to get away from it all and hang out with some real Welsh characters - the resident dolphins and seals for example! South West Wales is perfect for a long weekend by the beach or a family holiday in rural countryside. This region hosts delightful little seaside towns, tiny villages hidden between huge cliffs, and some of the best beaches in Europe. Southern Wales is a great destination for a city break, for active holidays, or for exploring rich Welsh heritage. The capital city Cardiff, is a truly modern and cosmopolitan city with nightlife to match. In the Cardiff Bay area you'll find some stunning showpiece buildings: the Millennium Centre, a fantastic arts and cultural venue, and in the city centre, there is of course, the Millennium Stadium. In Wales you're never far from a mountain or the sea - so it's no wonder walkers, cyclists, surfers and sailors love to come and visit. So, whether its culture, exercise, adventure or peace and quiet you're after, you'll find it in Wales, so click here to view our fantastic selection of hotels in Wales to suit all tasets and budgets. |
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