Monday, April 9, 2018

TRAVEL SPECIAL ....ALL ABOUT PRISTINE WATERS Wales II


ALL ABOUT PRISTINE WATERS Wales II

The beautiful coastline is definitely the pride of Wales, which invites all by declaring 2018 as the year of the sea

A rustic part of the United Kingdom, Wales is roughly the size of Massachusetts. Travellers are often delighted by the beautiful miles of green landscapes that are dotted by sheep and other cattle here. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, this can easily be called the water baby of the UK.
A place with a royal connect, Wales has often extended hospitality to the British royals who have spent a lot of quality time here for generations. And, besides the landscapes and mystic mountains, one feature that has attracted tourists galore is its wonderfully enticing coastline. Such is the enigma of water and coasts in Wales that the country has decided to dedicate a full year to the sea that adds to the beauty of this enchanting land. 2018 is the year when Wales is celebrating its outstanding coastline and is inviting travellers from across the world to discover wonderful experiences all around their shores. The 870 miles Wales coast path is sure to leave the travellers asking for more. Hundreds of beaches, harbours, inlets and islands, the options to explore and be enjoy azure waters here are aplenty.
An year to revel in the basking beauty of the seashores while watching porpoises play and witness bottlenose dolphins dance close by is sheer joy and sure to entice even the most discerning wanderlusts. The travellers arriving at Wales this year can look forward to a number of activities and experiences that would be once-ina-lifetime for most. For starters, those who wish to experience life first hand at a seaside town can venture out and hire a cottage in one of the welcoming Welsh coastal villages and towns and live life like a local. One can discover fantastic local restaurants, cafes and other unique attractions and simply unleash their inner souls in the picturesque harbours and seafronts. The travellers can look forward to some amazing seaside experiences. Go scuba diving, try your hands on kayak surfing, or just laze around the side of a cliff. Surfing is huge in Wales and the country has recently come up with its own Welsh Surfing Federation. The reason that surfing so popular in Wales is that the beaches here provide ideal conditions for practicing the sport. Kite-surfing is another popular sport that harnesses the power of the wind at the coastal areas of Wales. So, if you are in Wales and know kite-surfing, you will be enthralled.
Nature is at its best around Wales coastline and no one can appreciate it better than a soul who is out to explore the best that nature has on offer. From the playful dolphins to the mighty ospreys, the seashores at the country attract droves of captivating creatures. Even the rivers at Wales are not far left behind as travellers get a chance to witness the world's most fascinating salmon leap here. The travellers coming to Wales would be welcomed by an amazing experience that includes seabird sleepovers on Skomer Island, Anglesey's wildlife, flamingos, geese, otters and more at Llanelli Wetland Centre, have a chunk of the world's rarest apple on Bardsey Island and gallop along beautiful beaches while in the country. Travellers visiting Wales during the year 2018 are up for a treat as for the first time the country is hosting the famous and reputed Volvo Ocean Race. Known as the ultimate ocean marathon that pits the world's best sailors against each other across world's toughest waters, Volvo Ocean Race is often described as the toughest and the longest professional sporting event in the world and it is an opportunity for those visiting Wales to witness this experience first-hand this year. Wales is every traveller's delight and even more so for those who love water. With 2018 been dedicated as the year of the sea, the fun is only going to increase. So, all those who wish to visit Wales, book your tickets and visit this enchanting country soon to make the most of your trip.
Kamini.Kulshreshtha@timesgroup.com
ET30MAR18      


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