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Historic counties of Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire and sometimes extending westwards to include south Carmarthenshire and south Pembrokeshire.

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Caravan and Camping parks South Wales

  Tent Campsites in South Wales
  Eurocampings   -   ACSI Camping Guide
  caravancamping.co.uk 
  ukcampsite.co.uk - Region=wales

Car Rental Wales

  Holiday Autos   -  
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Holiday Homes / Cottages & Apartments

 
Holiday Cottages in South Wales [ Brecon Beacons and Mumbles ].

  
A chalet, a villa, a castle or a mill? A country estate, a farmhouse, a gîte or a cottage? All have been carefully selected for quality, location, friendly welcome and attractive atmosphere. They are all ideal for a special holiday and good value for money.

   -   Holiday homes Wales

   -   leading UK provider of self-catered holidays
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more  possible ], special offers and brochure request.

   -   Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season. You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings

  Wales Holiday Cottages

Hotels in South Wales

  Hotels in Wales   -   Hotel Guide Wales

 

  

 
2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

Travel Agents / Holiday Operators



   -   Create your perfect trip to South Wales
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  Barry Island Pleasure Park
The beach is a 1 minute walk from the park.

Travel Guides South Wales / Related books

About South West Wales
David Williams (Author)
Paperback: 103 pages; Publisher: Graffeg; illustrated edition edition (28 April 2007); ISBN-10: 1905582064; ISBN-13: 978-1905582068.

Transportation / How do I travel to South Wales

Getting to Wales from within the UK is easy. You may travel using a number of different forms of transport.

  Cardiff Airport  
Flights from Dublin, Cork, Edinburgh, Glasgow - Prestwick, Jersey, London City, Newcastle to Cardiff

  

 
Book cheap flights to Wales at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

  Airline Tickets /  Bargain Flights
Flight tickets Wales / Price comparison possible

 
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   -   Regular local bus services


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  Cardiff
The city of Cardiff is the county town of the historic county of Glamorgan.

  Armarthenshire   -
See County of Carmarthenshire
  Glamorganshire [ West Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan, South Glamorgan ]
  Monmouthshire   -    Visit Wyevalley
  South Carmarthenshire 
Travel through spectacular mountains, rolling landscape and secluded, ancient forests to the vast expanses of golden sandy beaches. Lose yourself in the solitude of the vast, green countryside, follow the course of picturesque rivers and visit the stunning locations of Carmarthenshire's castles. See County of Carmarthenshire and Visit Carmarthenshire.
  South Pembrokeshire

  Afan and the Vale of Neath
Spectacular waterfall country, with some of the world's best mountain biking, covering an area of 30,000 hectares, it is best explored on foot, by bike or on horseback. See Afan Forest Park.
  Gower Peninsula
The Gower Penisula's beaches are some of Wales' cleanest and most beautiful. Fvourite destination for walkers and surfers. Britain's first designated 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.
  Loughor Valley   -   historic border between Carmarthenshire and Glamorgan)
  Mawr and the Lliw Valley
Mawr is one of the oldest communities of Wales and has rural charm, peaceful countryside and beautiful views.
  Rhymney Valley   -   historic border between Glamorgan and Monmouthshire
  Upper Neath valley
  Vale of Glamorgan   -   in the southern part of Glamorgan
It has an exceptionally rich agricultural area and a rugged coastline, but its rolling countryside is quite atypical of Wales as a whole. See List of places in Vale_of_Glamorgan.
  Valley of the River Usk 
See Visit Vale of Usk.
  Valley of the River Wye
The Wye Valley is steeped in rich industrial heritage and this evidence of the past is protected as well as the natural environment. See Visit Wyevalley.

  South Wales Valleys
Gwendraeth Valley,  Amman Valley,  Loughor Valley,  Swansea Valley (Tawe Valley),  Dulais Valley,  Vale of Neath,  Afan Valley,  Llynfi Valley,  Garw Valley, Ogmore Vale, Rhondda Valleys, Cynon Valley, Aber Valley, Cardiff Valleys Ely Valley, Taff Valley, Taff Bargoed Valley, Rhymney Valley, Sirhowy Valley, Ebbw Valley, Ebbw Fach Valley, and Llwyd Valley.

  Bristol Channel
  Rhondda Heritage Park   -   former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Trehafod
Provides ex-miner tour guides, an underground experience, "Black Gold" audio visual presentation, recreated village street, gift shop, children's adventure play area and restaurant, making this an attraction not to be missed.

  Aberavon / Port Talbot
With world class mountain biking at Afan Forest Park, the seaside at Aberavon Beach and Waterfall Country on the doorstep, the outdoors in Neath Port Talbot are beyond great, in fact they are fantastic! See Discover Naeth Port Talbot
  Barry Island      peninsula and seaside resort about 9 miles from Cardiff
Barry's stretch of coast has the world's second highest tidal range of 15 metres. See Barry Island Pleasure Park
  Cardiff Bay
  Llanelli   -   coastal town on the Loughor estuary
The area around Llanelli in eastern Carmarthenshire is home to a number of manufacturing companies (including the Corus works at Trostre, and Dyfed Steels), many of which service the automotive industry.
  Merthyr Tydfil    -   Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Once the largest town in Wales. Often referred to simply as 'Merthyr'.
  Mumbles [ also known as Oystermouth ]
At the southern tip of Swansea Bay, around five miles in distance from central Swansea. Sometimes referred to as 'the gateway to the Gower Peninsula', the tidal islets of Mumbles Head mark the start of Gower's southern coast.
Mumbles is famous for its small, independent shops and boutiques, selling everything from high-end fashion to casual surfing gear.
During the summer season, you can hop on board the Mumbles land train (Swansea Bay Rider), which runs along the seafront from Blackpill to Knab Rock.
  Neath Port Talbot   -   Discover Naeth Port Talbot
With over three quarters of the County covered by forested hills and valleys, it is easy to see why Neath Port Talbot is a haven for walkers of all ages and abilities.
With 14 way marked walking trails at Afan Forest Park, 6 walks at Margam Country Park and an array of waterfall walks in the Waterfall Country, within the Valleys and Vales of Neath Port Talbot visitors are spoilt for choice.
  Porthcawl   -   Welcome to Porthcawl
Situated between Cardiff and Swansea, and just a few miles from the M4 motorway, Porthcawl is ideally located for visitors to gain easy access to all main towns, cities and coastal areas of South Wales, with all the attractions that they have on offer.
  Swansea   -   Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower
Wales' city by the sea, has Viking roots and a long, eventful history. Home to innovative visitor attractions and renowned for its awesome nightlife, it's a vibrant cultural centre, and a regional shopping hub.
Home to great walking, wicked watersports and golf as it should be! Discover the beauty of Gower and its surroundings; Swansea, Mumbles, Afan and the Vale of Neath. Here you will find all the visitor information you need, including accommodation, activities and attractions. See Visit Swansea Bay.

  Radio Carmarthenshire
  University of Glamorgan
University based in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with campuses in Treforest, Glyntaff, Merthyr Tydfil, Tyn y Wern and Cardiff.

Cuisine  -  Welsh Cooking

  Favourite Welsh Recipes by Sheila Howells; ISBN: 1898435103
  Food and drink in Wales  -  Traditional Welsh Food
  Welsh Whisky Company 

History of South Wales

  History Glamorgan

  Parc Howard Museum
Parc Howard is also home to the largest collection of Llanelly Pottery and a showcase for a gallery of paintings depicting the town's lively and colourful past. There are also regular exhibitions displaying works by local artists.

  Welsh Mining History

Music, Art, Welsh Culture & Events

The South Wales Valleys are an important centre of Welsh culture.

  Events in Cardiff 
Cardiff is a capital for events and can boast international sporting, music and cultural events. With venues such as the Millennium Stadium and the Wales Millennium Centre as well as the Cardiff International Arena and St David's Hall

  This is South Wales   -   Swansea, Llanelli & Carmarthenshire
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