Wales Travel Guide

The country of Wales is known for its Celtic culture, architecture, history, national parks, castles, coastline, and green and craggy landscapes. The capital, Cardiff, has a vibrant and bustling cultural scene and Snowdonia National Park has lakes, trails, and beautiful scenery.

Things to Do in Wales

A visit to the stunning coastline of Wales will reward visitors with miles of pristine, golden beaches, excellent surf, swimming, and exploring. There are plenty of coves, caves, lighthouses, and cliffside walks to discover.

Wales is full of incredible castles, from Cardiff Castle to Chepstow Castle, Harlech Castle, and Beaumaris Castle; just naming a few. Aside from castles there are stately homes, gardens, and monuments.

In Cardiff expect to find a dynamic port city with a buzzing night life, great shopping, museums, Cardiff Castle, and a number of Michelin starred restaurants.

Head to Snowdonia for wild landscapes, breathtaking vistas, and the railway that will take the adventurous to the summit of Mount Snowdon. The Bracon Beacons have their own magnificent valleys and summits to hike and explore.

There is so much to do in Wales, whether it's visiting castles, exploring poet Dylan Thomas's cliff hanging home, trying traditional pub food, or exploring the isolated Llŷn Peninsula where pilgrims set off to reach the holy island of Bardsey.

Best Time to Visit Wales

Visit Wales in summer to experience the delightful warm sunshine and longer hours of daylight. In fall, the foliage will be beautiful in the hills, forests, and parks.