Step into a land of castles, world-renowned rugby and a whole host of myths and legends.
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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 bursting with adventure. Get stuck into world-class sport at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Zoom through the air on an exhilarating ride 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 the waves on some of Britain’s most spectacular coastline.
Practice your Welsh language skills when you meet friendly locals in vibrant market towns and historic villages. 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’ll see that Wales may be small, but it’s certainly mighty.
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a garden for all seasons. But at its heart sits Lord Foster’s Great Glasshouse, home to one of the finest collections of mediterranean climate-zone plants in the world. In April and May, this glass dome is bursting with colour as flowers from the Mediterranean, Australia and Chile are in full bloom.
Find out more about the National Botanic Garden of WalesWhere better to try coasteering than in the country it was invented? Get in a wet suit and experience cliff jumping, adventure swimming, sea-level traversing, cave exploration and more.
Find out more about coasteering in WalesAn unexpected snippet of Italy in the heart of Wales, Portmeirion brings the Italian Riviera to the rolling hills of this nation. Get a taste for authentic gelato, wander around ornamental gardens and enjoy the architectural splendour of this quirky tourist village.
Find out more about PortmeirionDiscover Welsh history and culture at seven free-to-enter National Museums, including the National Museum Cardiff, the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea, the National Roman Legion Museum at Caerleon, plus those dedicated to slate, wool, coal mining and Welsh life through the ages.
Find out more about Wales’ National MuseumsWhether 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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