UK - Wales

Wales is a small country with a rich history, lush scenery, great outdoor sports opportunities, 750 miles of coastline, and a wealth of myth and legend. All of which makes for a fascinating place to visit! Wales is a peninsula on the western edge of England, embraced by the British Channel on the south, St. George's Channel on the west, and the Irish Sea to the north. All of the craggy coastlines, brilliant beaches, and magnificent mountains, including Sowndon Mountain, make Wales a great place to get outside and enjoy. Nearly any outdoor or adventure sport you can name is yours for the experiencing in Wales: walking, hiking, cycling, fishing, rock climbing, abseiling, caving, coasteering, windsurfing, kite surfing, paragliding, land yachting, jetskiing, skiing, snowboarding, paintball, archery, high ropes courses, and even more than 200 golf courses. If you prefer to watch your sporting events, there's many great soccer, rugby, snooker and other local, regional and championship competitions. You can even catch the World Bog Snorkeling championships in Llanwrtyd Wells, where competitors snorkel through 60 yards of peat bog. Of course, Wales is also a land steeped in history and legend, a land of more than 60 castles, Celtic heritage, dragons, Merlin and the legend of King Arthur. Wales has been inhabited and influenced by many cultures, from the tribal Celts to the Romans, Normans, and of course, the English, from the earliest of days. Each unique group has left a lasting impression on this ruggedly beautiful country and you can follow the trails of history, uncovering the layers of the Welsh past. From song to story to sport to scenery, there's something for everyone in Wales – discover it today.