Make a break for Wales

St David's Day is March 1, so here are some great trips and travel ideas for Wales...

Be in the know before you go: read the Country Living Guide to Rural Wales

 

Where to go and what to do

 

Dive in for a stunning sea swim Make a splash at The Blue Lagoon at Abereiddy, Pembrokeshire

 

Bask on one of Britain's best beaches Beaches don't get much better than Llanddwyn Bay, Anglesey...

 

Saddle up on on one of Britain's best cycle routes From Colwyn Bay to Prestatyn

 

Take afternoon tea by the sea Try the Dennis Café, Tenby

 

Visit one of Britain's must-see destinations Head for the Gower pensinsula

 

Spend a weekend in Laugharne Tread in the footsteps of Dylan Thomas

 

Escape to North Wales Soak up the scenery of this unspoilt region where the volcanic peaks of Snowdonia form a spectacular backdrop to broad sandy beaches, heather-clad hills and a tangle of crystal-clear rivers rushing to the sea

 

Take to two wheels: go mountain biking in Snowdonia

 

A weekend in... Anglesey Anglesey has much to keep walkers, wildlife lovers and adrenaline junkies happy - and an annual oyster festival too. 

 

A weekend in... St David's Looking for a low-carbon, British beach break? Head to this bijou, eco-friendly city in West Wales for pristine strands, divine local produce and sustainable places to stay

 

Take a walking holiday in Pembrokeshire: Stride out along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

 

Top UK cycle trails: Welsh Celtic Trail Pedal off along one of the UK's best bike routes

 

Wildlife watching trips: dolphins Take to the waves for dolphin-spotting in Cardigan Bay

 

Best secret island for solitude: Bardsey, Llyn Peninsula With no full-time residents, just a summer community of farmers, Bardsey guarantees absolute solitude

 

Best secret island for wild camping: Shell Island, Gwynedd More of a peninsula than an island but twice a day every other week, tides cover the causeway across the river estuary and no cars can drive across.

 

 

Places to stay

Plan your own stay with our online accommodation search, powered by Visit Britain. From five-star to hostels, click here to find somewhere to stay

 

Holiday cottages for rent, with a little extra: Try this cabin with a hot tub near Conwy in North Wales

 

Escape the 21st century Stay in a Welsh yurt, near Machynlleth

 

Luxury self-catering without the hassle - in Cefnmeurig, West Wales and in Laugharne, South Wales

 

The best B&Bs: a glamorous getaway in the Victorian town of Llandudno, north Wales

 

The best B&Bs: a family-friendly stay in four comfortable rooms in a farmhouse near Crickhowell, Powys

 

The best B&Bs: two antique-strewn rooms on offer, this stone farmhouse is surrounded by 130 acres of pasture. Near Hay-on-Wye

 

Unusual holiday accommodation: bunk down: in a gypsy caravan in Abergavenny

Unusual holiday accommodation: out like a light: in a lighthouse at Nash Point, Glamorgan

Top UK campsites: feel eco-friendly at Fforest Fields, Builth Wells, Powys

 

Top family-friendly spa hotels: award-winning St David's Hotel & Spa in Cardiff

 

 

Welsh walks

Stride out on a long-distance footpath 

 

Conway to Penmaenmawr Explore the coastal peaks towering above Conwy's medieval castle to discover moody ancient monuments and a panoramic walk around the sides of an extinct volcano

The ultimate coastal walks: the Barmouth Bridge caper Are you looking for a jaw-dropping, spine-tingling coastal walk? Look no further than this Fairbourne to Barmouth route!

 

Circular route from Abersoch This stroll takes in the lush, rural landscape of the Llyn Peninsula and spectacular surfing beaches encircled by seabirds

 

Top wildlife walks: Stackpole Estate, Pembrokeshire Set in Pembrokeshire National Park, this six-mile walk encompasses some the UK's most beautiful coastline.

 

A taste of Wales

If you can't get there, why not try our wonderful Welsh recipes?

 

For more on every aspect of Wales, visit www.visitwales.co.uk