This is one of the trails of the new tourist routes in Wales
lovers of Welsh They have a new route pending. And those who are not yet, should. It has been announced on November 15 by Visit Wales, the Welsh government tourism team. Some routes that cross the Celtic territory with 1400 kilometers, 230 beaches, more than 600 castles, 3 national parks, and only 2 hours from London.
Could be playing 'Motorcycle Emptiness' of the Manic Street Preachers, The Velvet Underground or the entire album of The Balcony by Catfish and the Bottlemen perfectly. We are not surprised either that the latest album by this Welsh group is called TheRide , because there is no greater legacy of the Celtic territory than its routes.
It is a guide of three routes that take you to the center of the region of Welsh in a continuous zigzag of ups and downs, paths and plans, with a great variety of adventures. These three itineraries run the best landscapes in wales : The Coastal Way, The Cambrian Way Y The North Wales Way . According to his statements, the Secretary of Economy and Infrastructure trusts that "it will be considered one of the main routes of the world.
One of the roads on the Cambrian Way route
In addition, detours are proposed for tourists interested in creating their own adventure and escaping from the established. For example, other activities like trampolines and underground nets for the little ones, in the Bounce Below, or the zip lines from ZipWorld. All united to immerse yourself in the path and enjoy it discovering the true Welsh authenticity, not only driving , but also walking and even in train, bicycle or on horseback.
Tour the west coast, circle the cardigan bay since aberdaron until Saint David's. An incredible contrast of 290 kilometers of road passing between the sea and the mountains. Visit Barmouth or the famous cliffs.
There are 300 kilometers that separate llandudno of Cardiff , the capital. Stand out along the way snowdonia national park that saw the birth of King Arthur and, according to legend, a spell from Merlin turned the red dragon into the standard of Wales.
The peoples of Brecon Beacons , where if you're lucky, if it's August you can enjoy the independent music festival Green Man.
Finally, the main trade route, an ancient route. What will you find on this path? The great and famous castles of Wales and two declared places Heritage of humanity by unesco, Beaumaris Castle and Conwy Castle , in addition to the bridges of the Menai Strait and the paris mountains , to end with the mouth open in Caernarfon Castle.
Conwy Castle on the North Wales Way
To converge, the three routes come together and you can also choose between their short versions or longer routes, passing for example through the highest aqueduct in the world, the Pontcusulte Aqueduct , or jump for the fastest and longest zip lines in Europe (1'6km), which take the place of the Spanish of **Hoz de jaca (950 meters) **.
They make it easy so that there are no excuses, one cannot get lost with the online maps available at **The Wales Way**. On this website you can find additional information and frequent doubts that may arise to the traveler, to convince him to enter the adventure. The page also recommends a series of places such as restaurants, monuments and places not to be missed on the route, such as the famous farm shops.
The path allows discover Celtic gastronomy with food tours on the A55, tastings for foodies, the brewery Bragdy Conwy Brewery that allows you to design your own beer, a sweet stop in the NomNom chocolate shop on the A487 and much more. How to miss try the caerphilly cheese or Welsh cakes. All united to know the Celtic 'right know-how' that they have so well cared for and kept.
THE MOST CURIOUS?
Has been inaugurated by the hand of Aston Martin, the emblematic luxury car firm, which will soon open its second center near Cardiff precisely. Its president and CEO, Andy Palmer has shown his excitement saying: “we are incredibly impressed by all that Wales has to offer visitors”.
WHAT CAN'T YOU MISS?
The Doctor Who Experience exhibition for fans of the series in Cardiff at the Gallifrey Museum, and fully discover the nature that appears in famous and media series such as games of thrones in Iwan Rheon's scenes. And what better than being able to take advantage of the latest milestone for lovers of painting, having been discovered a few days ago in the Penrhyn Castle an original work of Murillo.
The Anglesey Lighthouse on the North Wales Way
And if there is no time before the end of 2017, in which the Year of the Welsh Legends , how not to continue wanting to be seduced by hundreds of kilometers of green, rugged mountains, vertiginous cliffs, rough seas and historic castles. Medieval footprint territory, legends, tales and dragons. Why not let yourself be enchanted by the magician Merlin this year and be able to get into the skin of Arthur of Camelot himself? Because on the lips of the Welsh writer Roald Dahl : “Look with sparkling eyes at everyone around you because the most important secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find them."