Summer Fun in Wales

Summer is here and tourists will soon be trickling from all parts of the globe to beautiful Wales to make the most of the sunny weather. That isn’t to say that residents cannot make the most of all that the country has to offer because, as we already know, Wales is the true gem of the British Isles.

In 2019, before the Covid pandemic, there were 87.3 million tourism day visits to Wales, according to government figures, and there were more the one million international tourists. Now that the pandemic is (mostly) in our rearview mirrors, we can once again focus on having fun with our friends and family.

Living in such a picturesque country, it would be rude not to get out and make the most of all that Wales has to offer. Here, we will provide several of our recommendations of what you can do during your Welsh summer.

Snowdon

Let’s get the obvious one out of the way first. Snowdon is probably the first thing that our British and Irish neighbours think of first when they think of Wales…and why not? Snowdonia National Park is a beauty spot revered by all and is an ideal location to spend a week or long weekend.

Fans of hiking will look forward to conquering Snowdon by foot, while others can take the easy route to the summit by train. Whatever way you reach the top, you won’t fail to be impressed by the incredible views at the summit – not to mention the invigorating fresh air at the highest point in the British Isles outside of the Scottish Highlands.

Sports Tournaments

Wales is a sporting country, known mostly for its love of rugby – though there are plenty of other sports to be played. In the summer, there is plenty of opportunities for young and old to take part in sporting competition – either as part of a team or in the pursuit of individual honours.

Keen rugby players and footballers will find that there are many competitions and tournaments up and down the country, with local sports clubs holding fun days around them. Most events will include food, games, and trophies to hand out at the end of the day.

Dolphin Watching in Cardigan Bay

You don’t need to fly to Florida to get up close and personal with dolphins as you will find the largest population of dolphins in Europe in Cardigan Bay! That’s right, the inlet is home to more than 250 bottlenose dolphins and can be witnessed all year round.

It isn’t just dolphins that you will find at Cardigan Bay, either, with plenty of marine life present such as whales, harbour porpoise, and seals also regularly seen. If you and/or the family have a love of nature, then a day in Cardigan Bay will be one that you won’t forget.

Cardiff City Break

If a city break is more your cup of tea, then make sure to plan a couple of nights in the capital, where there is plenty to discover. Cardiff Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions due to 2000 years of history, while the city also boasts museums and shopping centres to boot.

One of the main reasons why tourists visit Cardiff is for sporting reasons, whether that be to watch rugby at the Principality Stadium (formerly the Millennium Stadium), football at the Cardiff City Stadium, or anything else. If this includes you, it would be a shame not to extend your stay for longer than a couple of hours you will be at the venue as Cardiff has so much more to offer, including vibrant nightlife – so get your hotel room booked!

Whether you are a resident or you are visiting from further afield, we hope that you have a fantastic time discovering Wales!