Carmarthen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county town and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales
About Carmarthen
A 12th-century history book names the town as the birthplace of the wizard of Arthurian legend, Merlin. Consequently, there are a few Merlin-themed events and establishments in the town. If you are coming in fromCardiff,Swanseaor theTenbyarea, Carmarthen will be the first place that you have the chance to often hear Welsh spoken on the street.
Top Attractions in Carmarthen
Explore the best things to see and do in Carmarthen:
- ★Brechfa mountain bike trails
- ★Carmarthen Castle
- ★Carmarthen County Museum
- ★Carmarthen Golf Club
- ★Gwili Railway
- ★National Botanic Garden of Wales
Where to Eat in Carmarthen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Iechyd da
- 🍴Y Polyn
Where to Stay in Carmarthen
- 🏨Allt y Golau Farmhouse
- 🏨Dolwerdd B and B
- 🏨Llwyn Helyg
- 🏨The Spilman Hotel
Carmarthen Travel Guide Sections
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