28 pictures that prove Wales is one of the most beautiful places in the world
Wales is a land full of rugged coastline, breathtaking mountainous national parks and gorgeous rural villages.
So is it any wonder so many people flock here each year for their holiday? In fact, according to Visit Wales, 450,000 overseas visitors flocked to Wales in the first six months of 2016.
But with more and more of us choosing to staycation here in the UK this year, here's 28 stunning pictures that prove the beauty that lies right on your doorstep...
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Nash Point, St. Donats
A stunning headland and beach, perfect for hikers.
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Tenby, Pembrokeshire
An adorable harbour town with picture perfect multi-coloured houses and cobbled streets.
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Portmeirion, Gwynedd
Akin to an Italian village, Portmeirion was created between 1925-1976 by architect Clough Williams-Ellis.
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Freshwater West Beach, Pembrokeshire
This stunning sandy beach is surfer's paradise.
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Bosherston Lily Ponds
This gorgeous National Trust site is rich with wildlife, and perfect for dog walks and rambling.
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Bracelet Bay, Swansea
Not far from Mumbles, this rocky shoreline is the perfect place to get some fresh air.
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Mumbles Lighthouse, Swansea
Speaking of Mumbles, the sunsets by the lighthouse are hard to beat.
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Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire
The secret's out about this stunning sandy beach. But thankfully it's still pristine, and quiet.
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Brecon Beacons
There's a lot to do in Brecon Beacons National Park from horse riding, to watersports and some incredible stargazing.
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Abereiddy Beach & The Blue Lagoon
If you're after beautiful blue water, you've come to the right place.
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Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
This market town isn't just home to a university, but is a popular holiday resort in Wales. An ice cream by the sea front is hard to beat here.
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Tu Hwnt I'r Bont Tearooms, Llanrwst
A mouthful to say for non-Welsh speaking visitors, but this stunning tearoom is at the gateaway of beautiful Snowdownia. If you want scenery straight from a postcard, you're looking at it.
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Lake Idwal, Snowdonia
The famous Cwm Idwal walk takes in dramatic mountain scenery at the oldest National Nature Reserve in Wales.
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Worm's Head, Rhossili
This area offers spectacular views of the Gower Peninsula.
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Three Cliffs Bay beach, Swansea
Sand dunes? Check. Salt mashes? Check. Limestone Cliffs? Check. See Swansea in a compeltely different light at this stunning beach, and check out the Visit Swansea Bay website for more info on the area.
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Rhossili Bay, Swansea
This beach was voted the best beach in Wales 2017 AND one of the UK's Top 10 beaches for five years in a row. Is there a big enough excuse to go?
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Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf, Brecon
This flowing waterfall is a spectacular sight.
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Carreg Cennen Castle, Llandeilo
The views from Carreg Cennen need to be seen to be believed.
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Langland Bay Beach, Gower
It's not just the coastal walk that draws people to Langland Bay beach, the pretty beach huts are amazing too.
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