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In this legendary land of King Arthur and the Round Table, and nearly 400 castles, popular attractions include the Great Glasshouse, Portmeirion Village, Snowdon National Park, the Llyn Peninsula and Swansea and the Gower Peninsula.
From secluded inland valleys to its western shoreline, and from Anglesey Island to the Brecon Beacons, Wales is a land of history and stunning natural beauty.
For travel tips, city details, major attractions and points-of-interest, follow the links below.
GENERAL ITEMS OF INTEREST
 Currency Even though the United Kingdom is a member of the European Union (home of the Euro) England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all still use the Pound Sterling.
Note: Instead of traveling with your own country's currency and then paying the expensive cash conversion rates - to get the best exchange rate - we suggest you use an ATM for cash, and a credit card for purchases.
Currency Conversion here!
Electricity Wales runs on 230 volts AC (50 cycles).
Note that most modern laptop, cell phone and digital camera chargers are dual voltage and will work perfectly in England with just a simple adapter plug. Find electrical adapters, products and tips here!
Times to Travel
Wales' climate is much milder than expected (considering its location), as all of the British Isles are warmed some by the powerful Gulf Stream Current as it makes its way north through the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico.
There certainly are exceptions, but in general terms winters are damp, mild and quite windy, and summers pleasant with frequent cloudy days.
Wales can be rainy, especially in fall and the early winter months, and much like Scotland, conditions can change quickly along the western coastline and in the high mountains of the northwest.
Most travelers seem to agree that May through September are the best months to visit.
Travel Advisories here!
VISAS
A valid passport is required to enter Wales. For stays up to six months visa requirements (if any) vary from country to country. To find out whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we suggest you the contact the applicable British Consulate.
For stays longer than six months regarding employment, study or tourism, a visa is required and must be obtained in advance. For additional information please contact the British Consulate with jurisdiction over your country of residence.
WALES TOURISM SITES
Aberystwyth Information Guide web site
Cardiff Visitor Guide web site
Castles of Wales web site
Cathedrals and Abbeys of Wales here!
Fishing in Wales web site
Garden of Wales (The Great Glasshouse) web site
Golfing in Wales web site
Great British Gardens in Wales web site
Newport Visitor Information here!
Offa's Dyke Path National Trail here!
Portmeirion Village Visitor Guide here!
Regions of Wales web site
Seven Wonders of Wales here!
Ski Wales here!
Stones of Wales here!
Swansea Leisure and Tourism Information here!
United Kingdom National Parks here!
Wales National Parks here!
Wales Tourism Board web site
Wales Travel and Tourist Information here!
Wales Watersports web site
Walks and Trails in Wales web site
WALES TOURISM TRANSPORTATION
Airports web site
Bus Travel web site
Ferries web site
Trains web site
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