Coast & Countryside

Welcome to Carmarthenshire's Trade Travel Planner

Carmarthenshire offers a wealth of opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, whatever the weather. It is a county for all the seasons.

This unspoilt rural county combines stunning coastal scenery with broad river valleys, moorland, hills and lakes, a paradise for nature lovers with all the facilities the discerning traveller requires, from three and four star hotels to country retreats that can cater for any size group.

Carmarthenshire’s title as the Garden of Wales is no hollow claim. Carmarthenshire has an outstanding collection of gardens, green spaces and beautiful places like Middleton - National Botanic Garden of Wales, Aberglasney, Dinefwr and Gelli Aur all waiting to be discovered.

Carmarthenshire countryside is truly stunning with the Black Mountains (part of Brecon Beacons National Park) in the east, long sandy beaches in the south (including Cefn Sidan, longest beach in Wales) and to the North and West, the wonderful valleys of the Tywi, Cothi, Teifi, Gwendraeth and Taf, where the Red Kite is a common sight as it soars over the countryside.

There are plenty of other attractions in the county too you can visit pre historic sites, medieval castles, celebrate the achievements of the King of all Wales at the Hywel Dda Interpretive Centre plus numerous National Trust properties to explore. Our museums offer insight into every aspect of Welsh history from industry to religion even speed.

Carmarthenshire is known for its strong arts and crafts tradition, potters, weavers, wood turners and lots more who use their skills to produce beautiful gifts that are sold throughout the county.

For food lovers, a wide variety of home produced quality products can be bought at the monthly farmers’ markets in Carmarthen and Llanelli or sampled at a Celtic Evening. A visit to the Chocolate farm near Llanboidy is a treat for the sweet toothed of any age!

All this and more within 1 hour of Cardiff. We have all the ingredients for a perfect break - central location, concentration of facilities, attractions and accommodation. The opportunities for full and half day tours throughout the region are endless.

Gardens may be a Carmarthenshire speciality but as you can tell there’s no shortage of other attractions to add interest to your visit.

Let our experienced team help you devise a comprehensive tour to delight and surprise any visitor.