Wild, enchanting Wales beckons  do you really need an excuse to visit?

Think of Wales and what do you see? Green-sloped mountains, undulating landscapes, quaint cottages and, of course, the ubiquitous sight of grazing sheep. Wales, in a world where uninterrupted natural landscapes are rare, retains its old world charm and simplicity of atmosphere. This is probably why over 13 million people choose to visit Wales every year!

Wales as a holiday destination has something for everyone  historic castles, wide open spaces and even modern-day adventure sports. Another fascinating option is exploring the ancient mines and caves that litter the landscape  there are several trails through underground rock formations that can be explored as you, literally, take a journey to the centre of the earth.

Undoubtedly, Wales has had a rich past  filled with dramatic royal sagas and bloody battles. The small country boasts 641 castles, built any time between the 10th and 18th centuries and displaying an enormous range of both ancient and modern architectural styles. Beaumaris Castle on the isle of Anglessey, for example, begun in the 13th century, is one of the most sophisticated examples of medieval British military architecture. In addition to castles, Wales also boasts a number of ancient abbeys and churches that are also open to the public. And while youre soaking in the historic atmosphere, you might as well drop in to any of Wales 320 art galleries or the National Museum to get a glimpse of Welsh culture.

If brushing up on Welsh history and art is not precisely your idea of a holiday, never fear, there are other options available for your amusement! Wales beautiful landscape is perfect for indulging in all sorts of adventure sports: you can do anything from mountain-biking and hiking to kayaking and surfing while on holiday in Wales.

A good holiday though, is one that lets you do things at your own pace. A holiday cottage in Wales is the perfect location for that lazy vacation when you can indulge in that rarity: doing absolutely nothing. Unlike a hotel, a cottage lets you follow your own schedule, with no annoying meal-times to be kept to or the bother of having people around you all the time. Its a good way to spend some quality time with family or friends, away from the bustle of the outside world.

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