Where to Stay in Wales
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Information about Wales
Wales is a country of remarkable beauty and distinct identity, with a language, culture and landscape that set it apart from anywhere else in the British Isles. Compact enough to explore thoroughly yet varied enough to reward many visits, Wales offers an exceptional range of places to stay for every kind of traveller.
The landscape is dominated by mountains, valleys and coastline. Snowdonia in the north is one of the most dramatic national parks in the United Kingdom, with rugged peaks, glacial lakes and ancient slate quarrying communities now finding a new life in adventure tourism. The Brecon Beacons in the south offer a gentler but equally rewarding upland landscape, while the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is widely regarded as one of the finest coastal landscapes in the British Isles, with turquoise waters, offshore islands and a coastal path that ranks among the best long distance walks in the country.
History and culture are woven into the landscape at every turn. Wales has more castles per square mile than almost anywhere in the world, from the great Edwardian fortresses of the north to ancient native strongholds perched on remote hilltops. The Welsh language, still spoken widely in many parts of the country, gives Wales a living cultural distinctiveness that visitors consistently find captivating.
Cardiff, the capital, has grown into a confident and welcoming city with a thriving food scene, impressive Victorian arcades and a waterfront that has been transformed over recent decades. Smaller towns like Conwy, Abergavenny and Tenby each offer their own distinct pleasures.
Whether you are looking for mountain adventure, coastal walking, a country retreat or a city break, Wales packs an extraordinary amount into a relatively small country.
