Wales Vacations, Wales Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Wales Vacation Guide

Wales (Welsh, Cymru) is one of the four "home nations" that make up the United Kingdom. It lies on a western peninsula of the island of Great Britain, bordered on the East by England. The ancestral language of Welsh people is Welsh Gaelic. Nowadays 750,000 people claiming a self-reported competence in Welsh (21.7% of the population of Wales).

Wales is rich in history and natural beauty and has a culture distinct from the rest of the UK. Travelers are attracted to Wales because of its beautiful landscapes and stunning open spaces.

Wales has many picturesque cities and towns. These nine are the most notable. Other urban areas are listed in their specific regional sections national parks and the wealth of history and culture:

Cardiff (South Wales) - the capital of Wales and largest urban area
Aberystwyth (Mid Wales) - coastal town with large student population
Bangor (North Wales) - picturesque university town.
Caernarfon (North Wales) - site of Caernarfon Castle, one of Wales' largest and best preserved castles
Conwy (North Wales) - medieval, fortified town with impressive castle and quaint shops.
Llandudno (North Wales) - largest seaside resort in North Wales.
Swansea (South Wales) - Wales' city by the sea and second largest urban area with beautiful coastline and sandy beaches.
Tenby (South Wales) - medieval walled town and elegant seaside resort.