There is a reason more and more people are making Wales their holiday destination of choice; its outstanding beauty, its miles of pristine, untouched beaches, and its relative closeness to the rest of the UK are all huge bonuses when it comes to picking your next vacation location.
Wales has a large portion of the total number of Blue Flag beaches in the UK, and it's no surprise its beautiful coastline is ideal for summer holidays filled with days of swimming and surfing, and winter vacations for sailing, fishing, and water sports.
Wales also benefits from a large number of small bed and breakfast establishments, as well as seaside resorts and camping areas. Depending on your budget and how big your holiday group is, you should be able to find something to suit your needs.
Northern Wales has several old-fashioned beach resort areas, including Llandudnoe; a wide beach lined with Victorian-era hotels and with a dry ski-slope for additional thrills for the kids.
Northern Wales has several old-fashioned beach resort areas, including Llandudnoe; a wide beach lined with Victorian-era hotels and with a dry ski-slope for additional thrills for the kids.
Other popular areas in the northern part of the country are Anglesey (Benllech, Llanddona, Trearddur Bay, Llanddwyn and Camaes are all very highly rated) and Gwynedd (Abersoch, Criccieth, Dinas Dinlle, Barmouth, Pwllhelli, Tywyn and Fairbourne beaches are very popular). Although quiet in the winter, these areas come alive in summer without the over-crowding that occurs in the south of England.
Southern and mid Wales also have a large number of fantastic seaside locations for your holiday. Starting with the university town of Aberystwyth, and working your way down to Swansea, you will find a scattering of picturesque Blue Flag rated beaches including New Quay, Tresaith, and Aberporth.
Southern and mid Wales also have a large number of fantastic seaside locations for your holiday. Starting with the university town of Aberystwyth, and working your way down to Swansea, you will find a scattering of picturesque Blue Flag rated beaches including New Quay, Tresaith, and Aberporth.
The south coast offers Tenby, Lydstep, Bracelet Bay, Caswell Bay, Porthcawl and Southerndown, amongst others. Aside from the fantastic beaches that this part of Wales has to offer, there are also a huge variety of walking and cycling tracks to explore.