Wales
Fast facts
Language: Welsh and English
Currency: British pound
Population: 2,903,085
Size: 8,022 square miles (20,779 square kilometers) - roughly the size of New Jersey
Border countries: England
National tourist office: www.visitwales.com
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At a glance
Situated in the United Kingdom beside England, Wales has a distinct and unique culture. Welsh people, proud of their heritage and language, still speak their native Welsh, along with English, and love to share stories with anyone willing to listen. Their hospitality is renowned, making a visit to the beautiful country a memorable experience.
The Welsh countryside is a rolling landscape of green hills, mountains, and cliffs, all dotted with countless sheep. Learn about the country's history through its fairy-tale castles in the small towns of Conwy and Beaumaris. Visit the Snowdonia National Park and take a train to the top of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, or enjoy dinner and drinks at the Skirrid Mountain Inn in Monmouthshire, the oldest pub in Wales dating to 1110.
Wales is also considered one of the top places in the UK for "nature rambles" – popular walking holidays that give visitors a first-hand view of the Welsh countryside. In recent years, Wales has increased in popularity for more adventurous activities, including surfing, hang gliding, and mountain biking, which is another way to reach the top of Snowdon. On top of this, its dramatic coastline and sandy beaches are perfect for fishing.
Why cyclists love it
Wales is a great destination for a bike tour due in large part to its ideal landscape and small roads. Mountain biking is particularly popular because of the countries rocky landscape. The coasts also provide cyclists on a Wales bike tour with fantastic, awe-inspiring vistas of sunsets and sandy shores. A cycling tour in Wales is a great way to tour the rural landscape, where the many medieval ruins and prehistoric sites are located.
Top tours
South West Wales Bicycle Tour
This biking vacation in Wales follows the wonderful Pembrokeshire coastline, sections of which are a national park. The region of Pembrokeshire is in South West Wales.
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