If you're looking for windswept and spectacular then Wales is for you. It doesn't matter if it's a dramatically buffeted coastline, rocky mountain range or lush river valley, Wales offers a myriad of opportunities for getting out into the great outdoors. Of course it also has lively cities, charming seaside towns and a plethora of wonderful castles, historic homes and fascinating structures. Some of these have now been converted into the best places to stay in Wales.
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If you’re looking for the best places to stay in Wales for an outdoorsy holiday, consider North Wales. As well as access to Snowdonia National Park and the Wales Coastal Path, North Wales has stunning beaches along dramatically rugged coastlines, Llandudno is a good base for the coast, and Conwy, or the Isle of Anglesey, are ideal bases too.
South and Mid Wales have the main cities, Cardiff and Swansea. It’s also where you’ll find the vast mecca for walkers and cyclists that is the Brecon Beacons, which is part of the Powys region, parts of the Wye Valley and the pretty village of Mumbles, gateway to the Gower Peninsula. This is one of the best places to stay in Wales for surfers and beach-lovers.
As you get into West Wales you'll notice road signs changing from English above Welsh to Welsh above English. This is the heartland of traditional Wales and Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion really feel a long way, culturally, from the rest of the mainland. The coastline is tamer, with more sandy stretches, dotted with candy-coloured harbour towns, so this is great place for a unique seaside holiday.
The best places to stay in Wales tend to be very busy over the peak summer months. If you're planning a visit in July or August, get organised and book well ahead.