There is nothing more invigorating, relaxing and more awe-inspiring than a stay in the land of the red dragon – Wales. With England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west, Wales has a cool maritime climate. It is blessed with history and culture that runs back to the ancient times and is the proud owner of one of the oldest living languages in Europe. The rolling hills and the rugged coastlines with mountains all around make this land a remarkable stress reliever. This mountainous country is ideal for hiking and climbing. The stunning mountains of Snowdonia are a climber’s paradise and the Snowdonia National Park is one of the most famous and beautiful places in Wales. Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire Coast are the other two national parks in this country.
Wales is also the land of castles. There are many ruined castles, hill-forts and fascinating historical sites all over Wales. The Offa’s Dyke is one such ancient boundary wall that runs along the border between England and Wales. The Conwy Castle, Penrhyn Castle, the impressive Cardiff Castle, Caerphilly Castle, the Britain’s largest medieval fortress and the haunted Bodelwyddan Castle are some of the places worth exploring. Caernarfon Castle, considered Europe’s greatest medieval fortress is another of the great castles built by Edward I. You can take a canal boat trip on the inland waterways. The Llangollen Canal and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal take you through the Welsh countryside. Along the way get a closer look at Brecon Beacons National Park and Thomas Telford Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. And if you want something eccentric to do other than coasteering and mountain climbing, try Bog Snorkelling at Llanwrtyd Wells.
Wales consists of 45 blue flag beaches and forty two percent of the Heritage Coast. If you want to get active with water sports, there is plenty to do, such as diving, surfing, fishing and swimming. Find Swansea, the magnificent coastal city in the south west or make a trip to the isle of Anglesey in the north. Journey on the Snowdonia mountain railway and reach Snowdon the highest peak in England and Wales. In Wales, you are going to find much to do and places that will take your breath away.