Caerphilly Castle. © Mike Modine
The Celtic nation of Wales retains its own language and jealously guards its own character. Whether you're in cool, metropolitan Cardiff or hiking through the remote reaches of the Snowdonia National Park, you'll feel the Principality's very individual nature.
In the land of Owain Glendower and Uther Pendragon, which was also the birthplace of the Tudor dynasty, you can explore venerable castles like Beaumaris, Caernarfon and romantic, ruined Wiston, beautiful beaches and wonderful wildlife in stunning countryside.
Take a relaxed steam train trip on the Ffestiniog Railway or a bracing hike in Snowdonia or the Brecon Beacons... Visit one of Europe's biggest open-air museums and discover Wales's social history through its galleries and grounds, which include both a Celtic village and a house for the 22nd century... Meet the spirit of Dylan Thomas at the great poet's boathouse in Swansea, and make sure that you hear a Welsh male voice choir while you're here – the experience will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
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Snowdonia © Rey Rojo
Ireland, Scotland and England are all visible from Snowdon on a very clear day, as well as 24 counties, 29 lakes and 17 islands. The theoretical line of sight between Snowdon and Merrick in the Scottish Borders is the longest in the British Isles – 144 miles.