South wales - Gales del Sur

South wales an unofficial region of Welsh, United Kingdom.

Destinations

Counties

These are historic counties used for geographic purposes. Due to the large populations of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire, they are divided into twelve local authorities called 'council areas', namely Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Newport, Monmouthshire, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Merthyr Tydfil.

Cities and towns

• Cardiff (Welsh:Caerdydd) (Glamorgan) - the prosperous and modern capital city of Wales.
• 2 Newport (Casnewydd) (Monmouthshire): the third largest city in Wales.
• 3 Swansea (Abertawe) (Glamorgan), Wales' seaside town and second-largest urban center, spectacular sandy beaches await.
• 4 St Davids (Tyddewi) (Pembrokeshire) - Britain's smallest city and home to the most important cathedral in Wales.

Other destinations

• Barry (And Barri) (Glamorgan) - seaside / industrial city.
• 6 Carmarthen (Caerfyrddin) (Carmarthenshire) - market town
• 7 Chepstow (Cas-gwent) (Monmouthshire): medieval walled town with castle and gateway to the Lower Wye Valley.
• 8 Monmouth (Trefynwy) (Monmouthshire) - birthplace of King Henry V (from the Battle of Agincourt fame).
• 9 Tenby (Dinbych-y-pysgod) (Pembrokeshire) - medieval walled town and elegant seaside resort.

Understand

South Wales is a very diverse area. There is stunning pastoral scenery in many parts of South West Wales, the Vale of Glamorgan near Cardiff and the beautiful Wye Valley in the historic county of Monmouthshire. The two largest cities in Wales, Cardiff and Swansea, are located in the historic county of Glamorgan and offer excellent shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities. The coastline around Pembrokeshire and the Goweren Swansea Peninsula in particular have stunning coastal trails and sandy beaches, and the area is home to an abundance of castles. Additionally, South Wales has a proud industrial heritage, with Port Talbot as a major steel-processing town, while the valleys in the center of Glamorgan were once the center of Wales' coal mining industry. Since the 1960s, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire have been very popular with people involved in alternative and contrary culture; Consequently, South West Wales has become home to many organic communes and farms.

Talk

The Welsh It is commonly spoken in Carmarthenshire, northern Pembrokeshire, and parts of West Glamorgan, but is used much less in southern Pembrokeshire, Monmouthshire, and the rest of Glamorgan, with the exception of some parts of Cardiff (notably Canton and Whitchurch). English It is spoken natively throughout the region and South Wales has several regional accents, including the distinctive dialect of Kairdiff .

To get

By car

The M4 motorway links London and the south of England with Newport, Cardiff, Swansea and near Carmarthen. If traveling from the Midlands and the North, the M50 and A40 are the best roads to use.

By train

Great Western offers a main line service from London to Swansea, with stops in Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Neath. Arriva Trains covers the rural areas west and north of Swansea.

By plane

There's a international Airport in Cardiff and a small airport serving private jets in Swansea.

Boat

There is services regular of ferry from Ireland to Fishguard and Pembroke.

Swansea offers mooring facilities for around 700 boats in the city of Leisure port, sports port .

By bus

Cardiff, Swansea and Newport are connected to the National Express bus network, linking them to other major cities in the UK.

Travel

Trains connect all the main population centers and a local bus network connects the stations with the smaller communities in the area.

Watch

• Coastal scenery - Gower Peninsula, Millennium Coastal Path in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire
• Museums and galeries - Cardiff, Swansea, Newport
• Picturesque towns / villages: Llandovery, Tenby and Oxwich, Port Eynon and Rhosilli on the Gower Peninsula.

Castles

• Caerphilly in Caerphilly - has a leaning tower
• Cardiff, perhaps the best known castle in Wales, is located in the heart of the capital.
• Carmarthen in Carmarthen: the ruins of Carmarthen Castle are located in the city center
• Castle of Carreg Cennen - imposing castle near Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire
• Chepstow in Chepstow
• Kidwelly in Kidwelly
• Llansteffan near Carmarthen
• Manorbier near Tenby
• Oxwich in South Gower, Swansea, near Oxwich Bay
• Oystermouth in Mumbles, Swansea: breathtaking views over Mumbles and Swansea Bay
• Pembroke in Pembroke
• Pennard in Pennard, Swansea: Pennard Castle Ruins overlook Three Cliffs Bay
• Picton near Haverfordwest
• Swansea - Swansea Castle Ruins are in the city center
• Weobley in North Gower, Swansea - the castle offers views of the Loughor Estuary to Carmarthenshire

Do

• Trekking - Carmarthenshire, Gower Peninsula, Pembrokeshire
• Swimming - Swansea, Tenby
• Watersports - Swansea
• Work on organic farms Wales is home to many communes and organic farms, and WWOOF can arrange for volunteers to work for free at some of these locations in exchange for room and board. It's a great way to experience life in the Welsh countryside, make friends, and learn a little about organic farming. Edit

Festivals

• Cardiff World Singer Contest , Cardiff
• Dylan Thomas Festival , Swansea An annual event that takes place between October 27 and November 9 (dates of the poet's birth and death) to commemorate the works of Thomas. In addition, the festival hosts the award ceremony for the award winner. Dylan thomas , a semi-annual writing contest for the most outstanding literary talent in English, under 30 years of age.
• Dylan Thomas Fringe .Swansea. It complements the main events of the Dylan Thomas Festival and takes place in various locations around the city. Edit
• Swansea Music and Arts Festival .Swansea. A three-week annual (October) cultural festival at various locations in Swansea, and the second largest festival of its kind in the UK.

To eat

• Bread Seaweed is a puree made with seaweed and eaten for breakfast. It is a specialty of the Swansea area.
• Newport Lovely Y Jann Split They are two variants of Welsh Cakes typical of the South Wales region.
• Caerphilly cheese , originally sold in the city that bears its namesake, is a hard white cheese.
• Joe's Ice Cream It is a popular ice cream brand in the Swansea area. Edit
• Cardiff, Swansea and Newport offer the highest number and best quality of restaurants.

To drink

• Penderyn Welsh whiskey A single malt distilled in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons. Edit
• Brains Beer - A variety of beers, including a very popular bitter, available throughout South Wales and brewed in Cardiff.
• You can also visit vineyards in various places in South Wales, for example in Penarth, Cowbridge and in the Wye Valley.
• Cardiff, Swansea and Newport have a multitude of bars and cafes.

Stay safe

South Wales does not have a high crime rate, although as anywhere in the UK, caution is required, especially in urban areas.

Next destination

• Central wales
• Bristol and Bath are just across the Severn Bridge in the west of England, and the equally English Forest of Dean is on the western side of the Severn.
• Boat trips linking Swansea and Penarth to North Devon take place during the summer months.