Carmarthen Bay & the Brecon Beacons Brochure

Wide open spaces, family attractions, gardens, ancient castles, wildlife and lots of sand!

Carmarthenshire is the largest county in Southern Wales stretching from Carmarthen Bay in the south to the mountainous landscapes of the western Brecon Beacons in the north.

In between: 54 miles of long sandy beaches, wondrous gardens, awe-inspiring castles & market towns brimming with local produce & shopping.

It doesn't really matter what kind of adventure you are after as Carmarthenshire has it all: breath taking landscapes, picturesque rivers including Europe's top sea trout river. Kayak around the dramatic Carmarthen Bay coastline, canoe some of the best runs in Wales or cycle the Raven Trail in Brechfa Forest which has become one of the best mountain bike trails in the UK.

Day trips include going to the Botanic Garden of Wales with the world's largest single span of glass, Pembrey Country Park & it's 8 mile award winning beach, Britain's newest National Hunt race course, Ffos Las where kids go free, Dinefwr Park with their 1,000 year old cattle and the National Wetland Centre Wales where you get to feed the birds. Delve into the past and visit the only known Roman gold mine in Britain.

With so much to see and do, you'll be glad to know we have an array of accommodation - from basic to 5 star.