- Location: Wales is a country that forms part of the United Kingdom, located on the western side of Great Britain. It borders England to the east and is surrounded by the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south.
- Capital and Largest City: Cardiff is both the capital and the largest city in Wales.
- Population: As of recent estimates, Wales has a population of around 3 million people.
- Language: Welsh (Cymraeg) is an official language alongside English, with efforts to preserve and promote its use. It’s one of the oldest living languages in Europe.
- Landscape: Known for its rugged mountains, like Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), which is the highest peak in Wales, beautiful coastlines, and numerous castles, Wales has a diverse landscape that includes rural areas, national parks, and industrial regions.
- Culture: Welsh culture is rich with its own music, literature, and traditions. The Eisteddfodau are significant cultural festivals celebrating Welsh language, music, and poetry.
- Economy: Historically, coal mining and steel production were central to the economy. Today, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries play significant roles.
- Politics: Wales has devolved powers with its own government and parliament (Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament), which deals with matters like health, education, and transport within Wales.
- National Symbols: The dragon is the national symbol, seen on the Welsh flag. Other symbols include the leek and daffodil.
- Sports: Rugby union is considered the national sport, with the Welsh national team enjoying significant popularity.
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in this video I’m going to share the top 10 must-see places in Wales for 2023 so if you’re planning a road trip or holiday to Wales in 2023 then this is the perfect video for you oh and by the way make sure you watch to the very end as I’ve saved the best till last so if
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let’s get into the top 10 must-see places in Wales for 2023 number 10, Aberystwyth this University Seaside town in mid Wales is a must visit location the Town Center has a load of great shops cafes bars and restaurants and a trip up Constitution Hill will give you excellent views
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across the town and surrounding Coast, Aberystwyth is ideal for a weekend break or maybe just a day out oh and when you go there you’ve got to grab some fish and chips from the pier chippy you won’t be disappointed number nine the Brecken beacons this National Park
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offers outstanding natural beauty and Charming towns and villages located in South Wales the Brecken beacons is home to Penny fan South Wales is largest mountain which is actually quite a manageable walk for anyone regardless of Fitness.. ish there are a number of stunning
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waterfalls and two incredible mountain passes which allow you to soak in the beautiful scenery from the comfort of your own vehicle if you’re lazy like me want to check out is the Black Mountain Road circuit it’s actually amazing and moving on to number eight it’s the
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Blue Lagoon at aberidi so this former slate Quarry in Pembroke shirt is a unique and must-see location the Quarry here was abandoned and flooded many years ago making it perfect for co-steering kayaking and cliff jumping into the deep turquoise blue Waters there are some superb views along the
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cliff top here and there’s also a wheelchair and buggy friendly path so it can be enjoyed by all just be careful the water is deep and very cold and if you’re a wimp like me probably don’t bother jumping in number seven not far from Blue Lagoon is Strumble Head Lighthouse
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now this has to be one of the most scenic spots in the whole of the UK let alone just whales originally constructed in 1908 the lighthouse sits on Saint Michael’s Island and is a top location to spot dolphins on a nice day strumble head makes for an epic photo so make
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sure you’ve got your camera or your phone ready now I actually used the photo I took of strumble head on the cover of my new road trip Wales guidebook which just so happens to be the sponsor of this video so before we see the remaining six locations and trust me they’re
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incredible let’s quickly take a look at my new guidebook the ultimate Wales guidebook by Amazon best-selling travel writer Robbie romes featuring incredible locations practical tips and stress saving hacks to ensure your Welsh Road Trip is simply Unforgettable this book
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number six send David’s now a trip to pembrokesham in Wales is not complete without exploring Britain’s smallest city its main attraction is the impressive Saint Davis cathedral which was constructed in 1181. the city has many fabulous independent cafes, restaurants and shops that are
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definitely worth a mooching while you’re here. Number five Snowdonia National Park located in the north of Wales Snowdonia has everything from Vass Mountain Landscapes to Epic sandy beaches now while you’re up here you could climb at wales’s highest mountain Mount Snowdon which has several routes up
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personally I’d recommend taking the pig track up and the mine is down the walking path has some beautiful waterfalls great for taking a plunge into snowdonia is also home to UNESCO world heritage sites at Conway and Harlot Castle now if you head into snowdonia you’re going to need at least a weekend
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possibly more but it’s a great place to visit and you must go there in at number four is angle C A massively underrated part of Wales if you ask me Anglesey is an island off the northwest coast which I like to describe as a mini Wales this island has such diverse Landscapes from
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magnificent sandy beaches to beautiful lush forests some of the main attractions here include South stack Lighthouse, Clandwin Island beaumaris castle and the menai suspension bridge if you’re looking for a place packed with things to see and do and you’re short on time honestly Anglesey is the
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perfect Welsh destination and now there’s only three left so we’re going to go in at number three Tenby arguably Wales is most scenic Seaside town there was a lot to love about tenby surrounded by a historic medieval wall Tenby has a maze of narrow streets packed with quirky shops cafes and
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restaurants it also has free terrific beaches and has much to see and do the thing about tenby is once you’ve been there I promise you you’re going to fall in love with the place and you’ll just want to go there again and again and again that’s what happened to me and
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in number two it’s Barrafundal Bay now this place has been voted many times as one of the UK’s best beaches and what’s interesting about Barafundel is that it’s a hidden Gem only accessible via a 20-minute walk from Stackpole Quay but trust me this place is 100 worth it
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Barrafundal is backed by dunes and pine trees and this beautiful Sunday Bay is the ideal location for a Pembrokeshire beach day now I know what you’re thinking if the weather isn’t great what am I going to do honestly I would still go and check out this secret spot and
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you can take your dog it’s dog friendly so yeah incredible incredible Place definitely deserves the number two spot and before we get to the number one must see location in Wales for 2023 please like the video it really helps more people find it and also make sure you
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leave me a comment below which location are you most looking forward to visiting and finally in number one it’s rasily Bay and the Gower Peninsula the UK’s first designated area of outstanding natural beauty the Gower Peninsula is located in South Wales just to the west
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of Swansea it features many iconic beaches and miles and miles of Sterling coastline the Pinnacle of the Gower is rasili Bay this is honestly my favorite beach in the whole of Wales and it’s been described as the supermodel of British beaches by the independent
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racilli is an unsport three-mile stretch of pure Bliss honestly you’ll be amazed by this place and I highly recommend the visit if you’re in South Wales and just a little quick tip if you don’t fancy walking up and down some very very steep steps park at the hill end camping park
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which will get you to within about 50 meters of the beach and there we have it the top 10 musty locations in Wales for 2023 this country really has so much to offer doesn’t matter what you’re into whether it’s hiking beaches towns food pubs honestly get yourself to Wales in 2023
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and go and visit some of these places you won’t regret it go and find me on Instagram at Robbie Romes and don’t forget to check out my new Wales guidebook and I’ll catch you in the next video
- Must-see
- Meaning: Essential or highly recommended to visit or experience.
- Example: “The Louvre in Paris is a must-see for art lovers.”
- Waffle (out)
- Meaning: (Slang) To talk at length without saying anything important or to engage in unnecessary talk. Here, “waffles out the way” means getting through the preliminary or unnecessary talk.
- Example: “Enough waffling, let’s get to the point.”
- Soak in
- Phrasal Verb: To absorb or take in fully, often referring to enjoying an atmosphere or experience.
- Example: “We spent the afternoon soaking in the beauty of the countryside.”
- Hidden Gem
- Slang/Phrase: Something or someone not widely known but of high quality or value.
- Example: “That little café on the side street is a real hidden gem.”
- Mooching
- Slang (UK): To wander around in a leisurely way, often looking aimlessly or browsing.
- Example: “We spent the afternoon mooching around the market stalls.”
- Head into
- Phrasal Verb: To start moving or proceed towards a particular direction or into a new situation.
- Example: “We’re going to head into the city center for dinner.”
- Packed with
- Phrase: Filled with an abundance of something, often used to describe a place or event with many attractions or features.
- Example: “The festival was packed with great bands and art installations.”
- Wimp
- Slang: Someone who is not brave or strong, often used humorously or self-deprecatingly.
- Example: “I’m such a wimp when it comes to horror movies.”
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