Explore Wales
Discover rated places to stay and visit in Wales
Blessed with some of nature’s finest gifts, Wales boasts dramatic mountain ranges, verdant pastureland, beautiful lakes and some of the most stunning coastline in Britain. For centuries, Wales has passionately defended its identity and still proudly uses its Celtic mother tongue as a first language in some remote parts of the interior. With its western edges reaching out into the Gulf Stream, the country consequently benefits from the balmy influence of warm waters. Bloody battles were fought throughout history to retain Wales’s individuality, and despite it becoming part of the Union in 1536, once you cross the border from England to Wales, it is apparent that you are entering a proud and unique country.
The beautiful, varied landscapes of North Wales (Gogledd Cymru) showcase a rich, culture of World Heritage, adventures, mountain trails, waterfalls and wildlife. Home to Snowdonia National Park (Eryri), Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), the highest peak in Wales and England, is a big draw for visitors attempting to reach the summit. South Wales offers rocky coastal hikes, vibrant communities, the creative capitol city of Cardiff, and the romance of the Wye Valley. With hidden coves, striking scenery and a rich history, Mid Wales is the heart of the country and offers visitors a vibrant mix of bustling market towns and dramatic hill walks. Ancient legends, dynamic seaside villages and vast beaches are a big draw to visitors to West Wales. Lastly, while the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) may not have the height and cliffs of Snowdonia, it covers the finest scenery in south Wales, from rolling, glacier-carved uplands to mesmerising waterfalls and green hills overlooking patchwork fields.
