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Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is a small but vibrant coastal town on the West Coast of Wales in Cardigan Bay. Nestling between three hills, the town has an impressive sea front promenade, castle ruins, a pier and marina.

Amroth
Amroth is situated just seven miles from Tenby and four miles from Saundersfoot. It is a small coastal village set within some breathtaking countryside and outstanding coastline.

Barry Island
Despite its name Barry Island is not really an island at all. The docks, which were built over a century ago ensured that Barry became connected to the rest of the mainland.

Cambrian Mountains
The only major road crossing through the Cambrian Mountains is the A44. The mountain range fluctuates between 1500 and 2000 feet in altitude.

Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital of Wales. It dates back over 2000 years since it was founded by the Romans. This cosmopolitan cultural centre of Wales has its own castle.

Castell Henllys
The Castell Henllys site was acquired by the National Park Authority in 1991 and has and is continually being developed as a historical and rural interpretation facility.

Fishguard
Fishguard harbour is the main sailing centre for North Pembrokeshire and used to be a busy port for agricultural and fish product exports.

Gower Heritage Centre
The Gower Heritage Centre is built around a water powered cornmill and set in the heart of the Gower Peninsula. This visitor attraction is a rural life museum with a fully working 12th century water mill.

Llywernog
The Llywernog Silver Lead Mine is situated along the A44 near Ponterwyd in the heart of Wales. It is known locally as Gwaith Poole ( Poole's Minework ).

Lynclywedog
This spectacular and very scenic reservoir nestling amongst the Cambrian Mountains was built between 1965 and 1967 to regulate the flow of water in the river Severn.

Margam Park
Margam Park and Orangery Gardens in its 850 acres of historic parklands near Port Talbot, is a tranquil picturesque garden of serenity and highly recommended for a visit.

Mumbles
Mumbles is situated just outside Swansea in the county of Glamorganshire. It is often called Oystermouth after the parish and there is a medieval church and castle.

Newport
Newport is a very popular destination with tourists. It is a small town with a good stretch of sand and one of the best beaches in North Pembrokeshire.

Newquay
New Quay was a fishing port and like many areas along the coast it saw its fair share of smuggling.

Ogmore by Sea
Ogmore by Sea is a small village on the coast. There is a nearby castle, beautiful sandy beach and magnificent countryside nearby. Horse riding and hiking are popular in this area.

Pembroke Dock
Before 1814 Pembroke Dock was known as Paterchurch and was little more than a small fishing village.

Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is renowned for its breathtaking coastline and sandy beaches. This is a seaside paradise and an idyllic place for a great beach holiday.

Pendine Sands
Pendine sands in Camarthenshire is known around the world for its land speed records and it has one of the longest stretches of beach in the UK.

Port Einon
Port Einon is a pretty little village with a nice sandy beach. A local shop with two fish and chip shops ( almost side by side ) are clear indications that this is a popular resort during the summer months.

Porthcawl
Porthcawl is a popular seaside resort in South Wales. The beaches are clean and there are sandy beaches at Sandy Bay, Trecco Bay and Rest Bay.

Port Talbot
The town got its new name from the Talbot family, who were related to the pioneer photographer, William Henry Fox Talbot. They were patrons of Margam Abbey,

Saundersfoot
Saundersfoot used to be a small fishing village. There was also some shipbuilding here. In the 1800's Saundersfoot became very popular with the black gold rush when high quality anthracite was found.

Severn Bridge
Opened by the Queen on the 8th September 1966, the Severn Bridge replaced a ferry service and opened up a fast and efficient means of crossing from England to Wales

Swansea
Swansea is the home town of several famous people. Catherine Zeta Jones comes from Swansea as does the poet Dylan Thomas. Just a few miles away, the Victorian seaside resort of Mumbles

Tenby
Tenby is one of Britain's most attractive holiday resorts. Surrounded by a 13th century wall, this unique Victorian town has escaped modernisation.

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