Why people love visiting historic Wales
The area's history and museums are just a few of the reasons to vacation in Wales. Travelers like the shopping, restaurants and local tours in this welcoming and romantic city. Many of our vacation rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters, and sometimes even a hot tub for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in and around Wales
Are you looking for things to do in the area? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes Wales a fun spot to vacation. Here are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Cardiff International Sports Village (2.2 mi / 3.6 km)
- St Mellons Golf Club (5.5 mi / 8.8 km)
- Barry Island Pleasure Park (7.4 mi / 12 km)
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club (13.5 mi / 21.7 km)
- Bounce (14.6 mi / 23.4 km)
- Brean Theme Park (15.4 mi / 24.8 km)
Exploring the natural features in Wales
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to appreciate the scenery, Wales is a great place to get out in nature. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Bute Park (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
- Sophia Gardens (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
- Roath Park (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- Barry Island Beach (7.6 mi / 12.3 km)
- Sand Bay Beach (11.8 mi / 19.1 km)
- Weston-super-Mare Beach (13.1 mi / 21.1 km)
How to get to and around Wales
The nearest airport is in Cardiff International Airport (CWL), located 9 mi (14.5 km) from the city center.
If you prefer to travel by train, Cardiff Queen Street Station, Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) are the main stations in the area.