Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Beaches
Rhossili
This long stretch of golden sand is so precious it's guarded by a dragon. (
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Three Cliffs Bay
Another spectacularly beautiful Gower beach, accessible only by foot. (
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Barafundle Bay
This Pembrokeshire gem hides within the National Trust-managed Stackpole Estate. (
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Mwnt
A small arc of golden sand watched over by a lonely church, tucked away on the Ceredigion Coast. (
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Porth Oer
Remote and gorgeous, with 'whispering sands' that squeak as you walk. (
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Newport Sands
The kind of broad sandy beach where family holiday memories are minted. (
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Penbryn
A cute little Ceredigion beach surrounded by lush green hills. (
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Ruins
Tintern Abbey
Riverside ruins that inspired generations of poets and artists. (
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Llanthony Priory
Just as picturesque as its much bigger sister at Tintern, and even more isolated. (
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Caerleon
The Romans came, saw, conquered and bathed - and left behind ruins of barracks, baths and an amphitheatre.
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Bishop's Palace
The wealth and power of the medieval church are on display in this impressive complex attached to St
Davids Cathedral. (
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Castell Dinas Brân
This decaying Welsh castle provides a dramatic backdrop to the already postcard-worthy town of
Llangollen. (
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Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber
For a truly ancient experience, skip the johnny-come-lately castles, abbeys and Ro-
man baths and enter the Neolithic. (
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Tre'r Ceiri
Hike up the hill for wonderful views and one of the best-preserved Iron Age sites in Europe. (
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IF YOU LIKE... MUSIC FESTIVALS
Green Man, held near Crickhowell in the Brecon Beacons, is a much loved, slightly folksy alternative to Eng-
land's big summer music festivals. (
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Parks & Gardens
Bodnant Garden
A breath- taking ensemble of formal gardens and woodlands attached to a gracious manor. (
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National Botanic Garden
This vast complex is a botanical monument in the making. (
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Aberglasney Gardens
History is on display in this beautiful set of 400-year-old walled gardens. (
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Powis Castle & Garden
A baroque masterpiece of manicured yews, terraces, formal gardens and orchards. (
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