TRAVEL Wonderful
Wales!
Wales, a country in southwest
Great Britain known for its rugged coastline, mountainous national parks,
distinctive Welsh language and Celtic culture, is gaining grounds as a top
tourist destination
There is no other beauty better than natural beauty
and nothing soothes the eyes more than the actual sight of nature. Amongst the
many beautiful and scenic locations across the globe, there are a few that
stand out for their extraordinary natural beauty, and Wales is certainly one of
them. Wales is one of the countries that comprise the United Kingdom. With its
rich history and natural beauty, Wales has a living Celtic culture distinct to
the rest of the UK. Wales attracts hordes of travellers because of its
beautiful landscape, including the mountains and coast of its stunning national
parks, the wealth of history and large number of imposing castles.
Lying on a mountainous western peninsula of the
island of Great Britain, Wales is bordered to the east by England, the Republic
of Ireland sits to the west across the Irish Sea, while the West Country of
Devon and Cornwall is directly south across the Bristol Channel/Celtic Sea.
Wales is now amongst the top destinations to visit because of all that it has
to offer. In fact, North Wales recently made it on to Lonely Planet's Best in
Travel 2017 list - the only destination in the UK to do so. A playground for
thrill seekers, a haven for foodies, a hideout for stargazers and a goldmine
for heritage seekers, North Wales has a holiday for every kind of traveller.
In Wales, there is a lot to explore besides just the
natural beauty. The culture, the people and the traditions are also worth
exploring. Leek soup (cawl cennin in Welsh) is a popular dish, as is ‘Rarebit’,
Welsh cheese on toast. Other things worth tasting include laverbread (made from
an edible seaweed); bara brith (fruit bread); Cawl (a lamb stew); (leek soup);
Welsh (bakestone) cakes; and roast minted lamb, Wales is considered to produce
arguably the finest sheep meat in the world.
Other than these, Wales is often referred to as ‘the
land of song’, and is notable for its harpists, male voice choirs, and plethora
of solo artists like Charlotte Church. Cardiff has a big rock scene and has
produced some of the biggest acts in the UK today. The principal Welsh festival
of music and poetry is the annual National Eisteddfod.
DISCOVER WELSH WILDLIFE
Wales is one of the world's best places to watch
wildlife, if you know where - and when - to look. One must explore its amazing
ospreys, a feeding frenzy of red kites, the world's largest Manx shearwater
colony, or the best place in Britain to see puffins and porpoises. Why not go
for a relaxing stroll through an enchanting Welsh rainforest carpeted in
bluebells and daffodils? Or simply sit in a field full of orchids, or by a
brilliant waterfall, and admire the view? The magic isn't just restricted to
spring and summer - there are amazing wildlife displays in autumn and winter
with seal pups aplenty, the return of thousands of birds to our estuaries, and
wonderful autumnal woodland colours with golds, bronzes and foxy reds.
Wales has an abundance of wildlife hot-spots,
including 216 Wildlife Trust nature reserves, 11 RSPB sanctuaries, over 2,485sq
miles (4,000sq km) of National Park, and an 870-mile (1400 km) Wales Coast Path
for wildlife to, well, go wild in. Wales has it all - but knowing where to go
is the key to unlocking its secrets.
So why wait when Wales is welcoming you with open
arms!
Yasmin.Taj@timesgroup.com
ET30MAR18
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