Holidays in Cardiganshire offer the chance to explore western Wales, and discover the scenic beauty of its coastal and country regions. Cardiganshire holidays feature a varied landscape, and allow for many different outdoor activities, from water sports on sandy beaches to walking and hiking in the mountains. Also known as Ceredigion, the region displays plenty of authentic heritage, with the Welsh language still spoken throughout the county, and the many small towns and villages remaining rich in culture and tradition.

 

The county offers a quiet and unspoilt base for a relaxing UK holiday to Wales, with the rural landscapes seen on Cardiganshire holidays ideal for nature-lovers and those looking to get away from it all. Holidays in Cardiganshire can suit families, couples and independent travellers, thanks to the range of options based in and around the towns and villages, with accommodation to fit all budgets. Visitors can choose from basic caravans and lodges to more luxurious country cottages and charming farmhouses on a holiday to Cardiganshire. Cardiganshire holiday destinations include the coastal towns of Aberystwyth, Aberporth, New Quay and Llangrannog - providing an ideal base by the sea, whilst the port of Cardigan offers an unspoilt town in which to stay. Coastal walks on a Cardiganshire holiday run along the headland above the rugged shoreline, full of tiny coves and dramatic cliff faces, whilst treks inland feature trails through agricultural land, along woodland paths and past quaint towns and villages. More rigorous hiking and rock-climbing can be found in the Cambrian Mountains, with other activities including golf and angling. With its natural environment and rural charm, there are a host of trails and cycle routes to follow on a Cardiganshire holiday, with planned itineraries to suit all level of enthusiast. Attractions featured on a Cardiganshire holiday include Cardigan Market, the National Library of Wales, the Ceredigion Museum, Teifi Railway and the Vale of Rheidol Railway.

 

Cardiganshire holidays feature the protected heritage coastline, and in particular its wonderfully clean beaches. Cardigan Bay is a haven for visitors on a Cardiganshire holiday, with the clear waters ideal for surfing, sailing, canoeing, sea kayaking and angling. The coastline is known for its thriving marine life, with the area being famous for bottle-nosed dolphins. Cardigan Bay remains one of only two places in the UK to see the creatures, and dolphin-spotting trips, which depart from New Quay from April to October, are popular excursions on a Cardiganshire holiday.