| Country: | Wales |
| Location: | Europe > The United Kingdom |
What’s Plugged?
| Brecon Beacons National Park |
| Swansea |
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| Wales may not see as many tourists as its more famous (and flatter) neighbour England, but it perhaps has more to offer at slightly better value – especially if you’re into the outdoors. Sure, transport is still expensive, and transit times can be quite slow, but with some impressive national parks such as Snowdon and Brecon Beacons, an extensive coastline, and some genuinely warmer people, Wales has a good deal to offer the casual tourist. Some cities can be a bit industrial and rough around the edges it’s true, but locations such as Swansea might just surprise you with how much clean green space there is. The language is fun too, especially with names such as Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. – Daniel |
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Top Tips
| To keep costs down, try to book your transportation as far in advance as possible. You’ll pay a premium if you book on the day at the station, and quite often it’s cheaper to book two single tickets to get from A to B to C then it is to book a ticket straight from A to C. |
| If you decide to drive in the UK, do make sure you pay careful attention to the road laws. There are speed cameras everywhere, and it’s illegal to drive in a bus lane. Lots of people get fined for simple things as well, such as parking in the wrong place. In fact, parking can be a nightmare, so if you have the money and the foresight, perhaps just use the extensive public transportation system. |
| If you’re on a budget, look out for the pub chain JD Wetherspoon as this is probably the cheapest ‘pub grub’ around. |
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The Country
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Cymru | ||
| Also known as: | Add Data | ||
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data | ||
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data | ||
| Port(s): | Add Data | ||
| Environment type: | field, grass, hill, mountain, ocean, river, waterfall, woods | ||
| Religion type: | Catholicism, Christianity, Islam | ||
| Visa type: | Cost: | Nationality: | On arrival: |
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What can we see or do there?
| Top activities: | Add Data |
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| Top events: | Add Data |
| Animals: | badger, fox, hedgehog, mole, otter |
| Birds: | goose, pigeon, red grouse, starling, swan, tawny owl |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | British Pound (GBP) |
| Average daily budget: | Add Data |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 3 nights |
| High season: | June, July, August |
| Low season: | November, January, February |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, Welsh |
| Timezone: | UTC+00:00, UTC+01:00 |
| Country calling code: | 44 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | 52.40241, -3.4497 |
| Geographical feature: | Bristol Channel, Irish Sea, Snowdonia |
| Neighboring countries: | England |
| Land borders: | Add Data |
The Directions
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The Directions
| If you know how to get to Wales and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
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What are the numbers and averages?
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| Altitude: | 0 to 1,085m | |
| Population: | 3063456 | |
| Size: | 20,779km2 |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Wales |
| Wikitravel: | Wales |
| Tripadvisor: | Wales |
| Local tourism: | Visit Wales |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Embassies: | Add Data |
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| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Adapters/Electricity: | Power Plugs Sockets |
| Weather: | BBC Weather Wales |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Office Holidays |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Milk | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Oil | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Water | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Wine | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | Add Data |
| Apples | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bananas | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | Add Data |
| Carrots | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chillies | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | Add Data |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | Add Data |
| Garlic | 1kg | Add Data |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Jam | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Onions | 1kg | Add Data |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | Add Data |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Peanuts | 100g | Add Data |
| Potatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Raisins | 100g | Add Data |
| Rice | 1kg | Add Data |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Condoms | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Deodorant | 1 can | Add Data |
| Floss | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Razors | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Washing powder | 1 box | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | Add Data |
| Chilli powder | 100g | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Coriander | 100g | Add Data |
| Cumin | 100g | Add Data |
| Fuel | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Internet | 1 hour | Add Data |
| Lighter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | Add Data |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | Add Data |
| Stock | 1 pack | Add Data |
Local Cuisine
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