Wales

Wales Overview
A diverse and interesting country sitting on a western peninsula of the mainland of Great Britain

Aberystwyth
A pretty, friendly town, bursting with youthful energy

Anglesey
The largest island off Wales and full of ancient relics and monuments

Barmouth
A coastal resort facing Wales' greatest mountain range

Blaenau Ffestiniog
The capital of the slate mining industry in the Victorian era

Caernarfon
A Welsh town overlooked by its castle, a symbol of English medieval strength

Conwy
One of the most important, and most popular historical towns in Wales

Harlech Castle
One of the many impressive fortresses built by Edward I, shortly after he conquered Wales

Llandudno
The biggest seaside resort in Wales, on the shore of the Irish Sea and known as the Queen of Welsh Resorts

Penrhyn Castle
More a country house than a military fortification, but utterly magical and set amongst some of Wales' most beautiful scenery

Portmeirion
A north-western Welsh village with a distinct, colourful Mediterranean style

Rhyl and Prestatyn
A pair of seaside resorts, next-door to each other on the North Wales coast

Snowdonia
A mountainous region in north Wales, designated a National Park and famous for its beauty and stunning views

Brecon Beacons
A range of mountains in South Wales offering dramatic views and enjoyable activities

Cambrian Mountains
The most overlooked and underrated mountain range in Wales

Lake Bala
Wales' largest natural lake

Lake Vyrnwy
A man-made reservoir that has become the largest nature reserve in Wales

Llangollen
A small town in the Welsh north-east named after its founder and grew into one of Wales' prettiest and friendliest settlements

Welshpool
A traditional Welsh market town with a restored narrow gauge railway

Caerphilly
A town near Cardiff, with the largest castle in Wales

Cardiff
The capital city of Wales and the centre for Welsh commerce, culture and sport and home to the National Assembly of Wales

Gower
Jutting out from South Wales and an area of outstanding natural beauty

Laugharne Castle
A military fort turned garden and poetical inspiration

Pembrokeshire
A Welsh county at the far south-western tip of the nation, jutting out into the sea and with a rural landscape

Swansea
Wales' pretty, maritime city

Tenby
A colourful rainbow of houses scattered amongst hills and cliffs, surrounding a charming harbour

Wye Valley
A beautiful spot on the Welsh border that became Britain's first tourist destination