UK breaks and family holiday destinations

Join the wall of Hwyl

Discover more ways to feel the hwyl. Only in Wales.

Why we love Pride Cymru

A colourful parade, music, comedy, drag, markets… Pride Cymru is not to be missed.

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Cardiff

The best things about Tafwyl

Music, art, family fun in the city. Here’s a few reasons why this Welsh festival is on the rise.

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Cardiff

Discover things to do in Wales, whatever the season

Summer escapes

From lazy family beach holidays to adrenaline fuelled adventure breaks. Be inspired for your perfect summer holiday in Wales.

3 children running along the waters edge, playing on Aberporth Beach, Cardigan Bay, Ceredigion, West Wales

Summer holidays: the best days of your life

They were wrong about school days. Summer holidays were the best days of your life.

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Fab caravan and camping sites for families

Discover some of the best family camping sites in Wales for tents, caravans and motorhomes.

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Children snorkelling off beach at Abersoch.

Brilliant beach ideas

We’ve got award-winning beaches all along our coastline and lots of ideas for larking about on them.

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man on a surfboard riding a wave at dusk.

8 exciting and inspiring coastal activities to try

Submerge yourself in some truly special Welsh seaside experiences - from adventure to culture.

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Find more inspiration for summer in Wales

Seaside retreats

Discover the coastal communities of Cymru

Discover some of our favourite picturesque harbours and colourful seafronts to lose yourself in.

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Looking down toward Tenby harbour with boats on the sand and colourful houses and the sea in the background.

Cwtsh up beside the sea

With 870 miles of coast, there’s a Welsh coastal cottage just waiting for a cwtsh.

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The colorful village of Portmeirion on the Snowdonia coast.

Luxury places to stay along the Wales Coast Path

Check in to one of these luxury boltholes. After all that sea air you're bound to sleep well!

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Interior of a restaurant, with view of sea.

Seaside towns foodies need to visit

Discover Welsh towns where you can enjoy innovative, fresh and local food by the seaside.

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Cardigan Bay coastal adventures

Discover some of the activities, adventures and attractions near Cardigan Bay in Mid Wales.

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Search for places to stay, things to do, and things to see in Wales

Escape on a short break to Wales

Action-packed family short break ideas

Loads of ideas for a fun-packed family mini-break with great activities for all the family!

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Make memories with your mates on a weekend away

With great activities and accommodation choices, Cymru makes planning a weekend group trip a breeze.

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Woman in a red coat standing in front of a forest full of pine trees

Mid Wales: Hikes, stars, wildlife and waterfalls

Join blogger @Sophie’s Suitcase on her trip to Mid Wales capturing the best experiences on offer.

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Insider guide

a group of women drinking at a table outside with a dog at their feet and views of Menai.

A get-together with your ‘girl-gang’

‘Girl-gang’ breaks are growing in popularity, and Wales is the perfect place to indulge in friendship therapy.

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Destinations

Find out more about Wales' regions

Find out about the regions of Wales: dramatic North Wales; rolling Mid Wales; the coastal West; and the urban South.

The epic landscapes of North Wales are alive with action, and a rich, distinctive culture. Find World Heritage, one of Europe’s oldest living languages, and the UK’s best adventure. Within the region of North Wales you'll find Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Wrexham and Ynys Môn (the Isle of Anglesey).

Landscape of the attractions at Cardiff Bay seen from the water.

South Wales

Home to Caerdydd (Cardiff), the young and creative capital city, South Wales is a hub of sporting events and Welsh culture. Discover coastal hikes, vibrant communities and the serenity of the Wye Valley. Within the region of South Wales you'll also find Blaenau Gwent, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr (Bridgend), Caerffili, Merthyr, Sir Fynwy (Monmouthshire), Casnewydd (Newport), Torfaen, Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) and Bro Morgannwg (the Vale of Glamorgan).

Mid Wales

Mid Wales is the green heart of Cymru. The clear seas, bright harbours and hidden coves of the Ceredigion coastline give way to red kite-filled skies, busy market towns and dramatic hill walks. Within the region of Mid Wales you'll find Ceredigion and Powys.

Aerial view of a harbour, two beaches and pastel coloured houses.

West Wales

Cultural and coastal West Wales is home to our second city, Abertawe (Swansea). Ancient legends inspire contemporary creativity – and colourful seaside villages lead to some of the UK's best beaches. Within the region of West Wales you'll find Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.