21 Reasons You Need To Pack Your Bags And Head For The Welsh Coast
Wales' best kept secret.
1. Wales is well known for its vast mountains and charming valleys.
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Nefyn, Gwynedd
2. But beyond the green hills and fields lies an equally beautiful coast.
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Porth Wen, Anglesey
3. It's a coast stretched with miles of beaches, just waiting to be explored.
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Rhossili Bay Beach, Swansea
4. And inviting towns, where you're guaranteed a warm welcome.
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Tenby harbour, Pembrokeshire
5. You'd be forgiven for thinking you're in the Mediterranean.
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Watwick Bay, Pembrokeshire
6. There's wildlife that's certain to catch your attention.
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Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire
7. And historical sites that will take you back in time.
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St Govans Chapel, Pembrokeshire
8. You can avoid the crowds and soak in the sunshine.
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Mwnt beach, Ceredigion
9. Or join in on celebrations.
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Llandudno Pier, Conwy
10. Even the abandoned buildings have a strange beauty to them.
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Talacre lighthouse, Flintshire
11. Some areas will have you thinking that you've stepped into a fantasy world.
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Green Bridge of Wales, Pembrokeshire
12. The Welsh coast is diversely beautiful.
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Portmeirion, Gwynedd
13. The North and South and can feel like two different countries.
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Blue Lagoon, Pembrokeshire
14. But they manage to combine together into one stunning coastline.
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Llangrannog beach, Ceredigion
15. Even at night it shines in its magnificence.
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Three Cliffs Bay, Swansea
16. There's always something interesting just around every corner.
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South Stack Lighthouse, Anglesey
17. There's a reason why people come visit the area from afar.
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Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd
18. Imagine how beautiful this would look on your Instagram.
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Monknash Coast, Vale of Glamorgan
19. There's no doubt about it: The coast is Wales' best kept secret.
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Elegug Stacks, Pembrokeshire
20. So maybe you should think about visiting.
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Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire
21. P.S. Bring a good pair of walking shoes.
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Gyrn Goch, Gwynedd