Situated on the rugged, rocky fringe of Western Europe, though small in size, welcoming Wales is undeniably big on beauty, and big on offering visitors unforgettable experiences in a spirit of responsible travel.
Wales punches well above its weight when it comes to wildlife, nature, elite outdoor activities, and world-class heritage sites. In addition, the nation has been blazing a sustainable trail for decades.
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Responsible travel has long been in Wales’ blood, too – it has a heartening history of welcoming visitors to awe-inspiring eco-friendly accommodations, a dedication to the imaginative regeneration of industrial sites to enhance local communities, and a commitment to respecting and protecting the country’s exceptional natural environment.
Wales has three National Parks, four UNESCO World Heritage Sites (the most recent announced in July 2021), and five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
But rest assured that responsible travel isn’t a transient buzzword in Wales - it’s a way of life, embedded in the nation’s values, with visitors warmly invited to embrace them too.
For example, Wales is working towards becoming the world’s first refill nation through initiatives like the Refill Wales scheme, which provides free drinking water along the 870-mile Wales Coast Path. This pioneering project echoes Wales’ longstanding investment in recycling infrastructure, making it the UK’s top recycling nation (by some distance), and one of the top recycling nations in the world.
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