| Think of Wales and what do you see? | | | | examples of medieval British military architecture. |
| Green-sloped mountains, undulating landscapes, | | | | In addition to castles, Wales also boasts a number |
| quaint cottages and, of course, the ubiquitous | | | | of ancient abbeys and churches that are also |
| sight of grazing sheep. Wales, in a world where | | | | open to the public. And while you're soaking in the |
| uninterrupted natural landscapes are rare, retains | | | | historic atmosphere, you might as well drop in to |
| its old world charm and simplicity of atmosphere. | | | | any of Wales' 320 art galleries or the National |
| This is probably why over 13 million people choose | | | | Museum to get a glimpse of Welsh culture. |
| to visit Wales every year! | | | | If brushing up on Welsh history and art is not |
| Wales as a holiday destination has something for | | | | precisely your idea of a holiday, never fear, there |
| everyone - historic castles, wide open spaces and | | | | are other options available for your amusement! |
| even modern-day adventure sports. Another | | | | Wales' beautiful landscape is perfect for indulging in |
| fascinating option is exploring the ancient mines | | | | all sorts of adventure sports: you can do anything |
| and caves that litter the landscape - there are | | | | from mountain-biking and hiking to kayaking and |
| several trails through underground rock formations | | | | surfing while on holiday in Wales. |
| that can be explored as you, literally, take a | | | | A good holiday though, is one that lets you do |
| journey to the centre of the earth. | | | | things at your own pace. A holiday cottage in |
| Undoubtedly, Wales has had a rich past - filled | | | | Wales is the perfect location for that lazy |
| with dramatic royal sagas and bloody battles. The | | | | vacation when you can indulge in that rarity: doing |
| small country boasts 641 castles, built any time | | | | absolutely nothing. Unlike a hotel, a cottage lets |
| between the 10th and 18th centuries and | | | | you follow your own schedule, with no annoying |
| displaying an enormous range of both ancient and | | | | meal-times to be kept to or the bother of having |
| modern architectural styles. Beaumaris Castle on | | | | people around you all the time. It's a good way to |
| the isle of Anglessey, for example, begun in the | | | | spend some quality time with family or friends, |
| 13th century, is one of the most sophisticated | | | | away from the bustle of the outside world. |