South Wales Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
geographical region of Wales
About South Wales
South Wales is a very mixed area. There is stunning pastoral scenery in many parts of South West Wales, the Vale of Glamorgan nearCardiffand the beautiful Wye Valley in the historic county ofMonmouthshire. Wales' two largest cities, Cardiff andSwansea, are both located in the historic county of Glamorgan and offer an excellent shopping, restaurants and entertainment opportunities. The coast aroundPembrokeshireand theGower Peninsulain Swansea, in particular, have stunning coastal paths and sandy beaches, and the area boasts an abundance of castles. In addition, South Wales has a proud industrial heritage, with Port Talbot being a major steel processing town, while the valleys in central Glamorgan were once the centre of the Welsh coal mining industry. Since the 1960s,CarmarthenshireandPembr
Top Attractions in South Wales
Explore the best things to see and do in South Wales:
- ★Dylan Thomas Fringe
- ★Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts
- ★Work on organic farms
Where to Eat in South Wales
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Joe's Ice Cream
South Wales Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: