Wales, beautiful Place

Wales is probably not the very first location you may think of when reserving a weekend staycation, but it should be. It offers beaches to rival Bali, Italian-esque coastal villages, great hills and surfing that may provide Australia's Gold Coast a run because of its cash - and also you will not also require your passport.

And exactly what better excuse than St David's Day (March 1) to commemorate the extremely Instagrammable beauty of Wales.

1. Tenby, Pembrokeshire

A walled seaside town in south Wales, Tenby is one of the country's many iconic seaside towns. Along with seeing its three Bali-style shores - North, South and Castle - it is possible to play golf, hire kayaks and go mackerel fishing. Those with children should remain in at the Tenby Museum and Art Gallery.

2. Gower Pensinsula

A brief drive from Swansea, the Gower Peninsula was designated on British's very first section of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956. This has sets from wild moors to limestone cliffe, which cave in to vast swathez of fantastic, sandy beaches. Water is where all of the action likes however - it really is a magnet for surfers and kite-surfers alike.

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3. Three Cliffs Bay

You might be forgiven for thinking these jaunty peaks and turquoise waters are in Thailand - but in fact these three limestone cliffs and sand dunes have been in the Gower Peninsula. This photogenic shoreline is the ideal picnic place during a romp in the Gower Coast stroll.

4. Portmeirion Village

Over the shoreline of North Wales, you will discover the no-filter-needed-village of Portmeirion in Gwynedd. Designed and built by Sir Clough William-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in design of an Italian village. In addition to offering while the area for many shows and films, Portmeirion is also the fantasy location of newish boutique event No 6.

5. Brecon Beacons

Iceland or Wales? It's difficult to inform. The Brecon Beacons nationwide Park is a rich seam of pure beauty to explore that is almost free of light and sound air pollution. For a stunning view, trek to Pen-y-Fan, the greatest point in South Britain.

6. Barafundle Bay

Nestled between cliffs, gorgeous Barafundle holds a striking resemblance to a secluded bay on a Greek island. It once was possessed because of the Cawdor group of nearby Stackpole legal and was their private beach - today it's usually known as among the best beaches in Britain, and sometimes the entire world.

7. Snowdonia National Park

Full of mountains and glaciers, the expansive Snowdonia could easily be seen erroneously as brand new Zealand. The Snowdon Mountain Railway climbs to Wales' greatest summit to provide panoramic views throughout the sea to Iceland. You can also discover a thorough network of trailes, more than 100 ponds and endless craggy peaks to hike.

8. Langland Bay

a coastal stretch to rival the Gold Coast of Australian Continent, Langland Bay is a mecca for wave-chasers. Its sheltered aspect and an off shore reef generate different quantities of swell to suit all capabilities - surfers' haven. Or, obviously, you can easily only watch most of the action from your deck-chair on beach.