Places to visit in Wales – Snowdonia: Mini Guide<\/h2>\n\n- Quick Preview<\/a><\/li>\n
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\n- Caernarfon: A World Heritage Site<\/a><\/li>\n
- Snowdon: The place to visit in Wales for climbers<\/a><\/li>\n
- Betws-y-Coed: The Gateway to Snowdonia<\/a><\/li>\n
- Blaenau Ffestiniog: The Adventure Hub<\/a><\/li>\n
- Tremadog \u2013 Rhyd<\/a><\/li>\n
- Porthmadog<\/a><\/li>\n
- Portmeirion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Recommendations\n
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- Eateries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nQuick Preview:<\/strong><\/h2>\nDistance \u2013 148 km<\/span><\/p>\nDrive Time \u2013 3 Hrs. 30 Min<\/span><\/p>\nLocal language: English<\/span><\/p>\nDriving Rules:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- In Wales, every occupant of the car must wear a seat belt when the vehicle is moving.<\/li>\n
- You must have no more than 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.<\/li>\n
- The speed limits for Wales are as follows:<\/li>\n
- Around schools and hospitals: \u00a025 km\/h<\/li>\n
- In Town: \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a048 km\/h<\/li>\n
- Open roads: \u00a0 95 km\/h<\/li>\n
- Motorways \u00a0 \u00a0110 km\/h<\/li>\n
- You have to be at least 17 to be able to drive in Wales.<\/li>\n
- Standard European driving laws apply with one or two exceptions.<\/li>\n
- Snow chains or winter tyres are recommended but not compulsory for winter driving in regions like Snowdonia or the Brecon Beacons.<\/li>\n
- Motorway signs are blue with white writing as in the rest of the UK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Places to visit in Wales: Route<\/strong><\/h3>\nLlandudno > Caernarfon > Snowdon > Betws-y-Coed > Blaenau Ffestiniog > Rhyd > Tremadog > Porthmadog > Portmeirion<\/span><\/p>\nMap:<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Places](\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screenshot-63-600x337.png\")
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https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/TQuHuWworE82<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nCaernarfon: A World Heritage Site<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Places](\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Caernarfon-600x400.jpg\")
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Caernarfon is as good a place as any to begin your Snowdonia trip. Book your Avis car rental from Llandudno and set out on your adventure. Caernarfon is an ancient Celtic town is brimming with history. Caernarfon Castle, the most visited site in the region, stands defiantly at the mouth of the river Seiont and has been acclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It also provides a good base to visit some nearby attractions before culminating your Snowdonia adventure. Anglesey, home of\u00a0Beaumaris\u00a0Castle, the last and largest of the castles to be built by King Edward I in Wales. Other nearby places to visit in Wales worth visiting include\u00a0Conwy,\u00a0Llandudno, the Isle of\u00a0Anglesey,\u00a0Bangor, and the castle at\u00a0Harlech.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSnowdon: The place to visit in Wales for climbers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/h3>\n![\"Places](\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Snowdon-600x401.jpg\")
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Dominating the landscape of North Wales, climbing Mount Snowdon is a bucket-list achievement. Truly majestic with beauty for as far as your eye can see, getting on top of Mount Snowdon is totally worth the effort. To get to the top you can either drive to the lakeside town of Llanberis, half an hour from Betws-y-Coed and catch the <\/span>Snowdon Mountain Railway up to the very peak of Snowdon for panoramic views or you can take one of the hiking paths, the most popular being Pyg Track which starts from Pen-y-Pass making it one of the best places to visit in Wales.<\/p>\nIf you are a mountain baby and love to scale new heights then you will love our blog on a secret drive to the Blue Mountains from Sydney<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nBetws-y-Coed: The Gateway to Snowdonia<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Places](\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Betws-y-Coed-600x450.jpg\")
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The road gets flat with more trees than mountains. Surrounded by forests and hills, it is a picturesque, bustling town with plenty of things to do and places to eat. Park your car and <\/span>take a short walk up to Llyn Elsi or down to Swallow Falls on the River Llugwy. Being Wale\u2019s most outdoorsy town, Betws-y-Coed is probably the famous one on the route. If you are planning to climb Snowdonia, this is the place to visit in Wales to stock up on all the mountaineering merchandise, with plenty of shops solely dedicated to this. Being the \u2018Getaway to Snowdonia\u2019 it provides easy access to climbing routes and biking trails. <\/span><\/p>\nAs you make your way from Betws-y-Coed, park your car alongside the highway <\/span>A4086 and take a moment to appreciate the breath-taking views of Mount Snowdon next to the waters of Llynnau Mymbyr.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nBlaenau Ffestiniog: The Adventure Hub<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Places](\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Blaenau-Ffestiniog-600x399.jpg\")
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The terrain gets more rigged as you drive from Betws-y-Coed to Ffestiniog. Formerly known as the \u2018state mining capital of the world\u2019, Blaenau Ffestiniog is situated right at the heart of Snowdonia National Park. Surrounded by the immense natural beauty of mountains, lakes, forests on all side, this small town has become the most sought-after spot for outdoor enthusiasts and thrill seekers visiting the Snowdonia region. If you want to top up your adrenaline levels, even more, take a drive to the Zipworld \u2013 an extreme sports arena home to the world\u2019s fastest zip wire. It is one of the best places to visit in Wales, with adventures to keep the whole family busy all day, you\u2019ll be spoilt for choices if you dare.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nTremadog \u2013 Rhyd<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Places](\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tremadog-600x450.jpg\")
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A village near Porthmadog, and situated at the foot of Snowdonia mountains, Tremadog is the perfect spot for some Welsh outdoor adventure. Go rock climbing, visit the local beach of Black Rock Sands with plenty of surf options or drive to Llyn Peninsula for some coasteering, cliff climbing and surfing. As you drive from Tremadog to Rhyd-Du you will rise up the into the foothills and find a fantastic view of Snowdon\u2019s western flank on your side.
\n<\/a><\/p>\nPorthmadog<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Places](\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Porthmadog-600x399.jpg\")
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With a good night\u2019s sleep under your belt, it\u2019s time to get out and about once again. Just a 10 minutes\u2019 drive from Portmeirion lies the harbour town of Porthmadog, rich in maritime history. From whichever direction you approach Porthmadog, you cannot fail to be impressed by its setting \u2013 dominated by \u2018Moel y Gest’ mountain on one side and the wide expanse of the Glaslyn estuary on the other, it is one of the most diverse places to visit in Wales. Home of the Ffestiniog Railway, the backdrop of purple-tinted Snowdonia peaks and a coastline with stunning beaches, it is a perfect holiday spot.
\n<\/a><\/p>\nPortmeirion<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Places](\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Portmeirion-600x399.jpg\")
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A quaint village straight out of an Italian postcard, Portmeirion is as good a place as any to start your Wild Snowdonia adventure. Resembling an Italian seaside town, this coastal village is full of delights at every corner \u2013 buildings in pastel shades of pink and yellow, shimmering blue sea, clear skies, white sandy beach, tropic flowers and tourists eating gelato out of cones. Driving through this town is nothing short of driving through a fairytale. After exploring this exotic town, you can stay the night at one of the many self-catering cottages. Hire a self-drive car<\/a> to have the best experience and drive to one of the best places to visit in Wales.<\/p>\n
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- Caernarfon: A World Heritage Site<\/a><\/li>\n
- Snowdon: The place to visit in Wales for climbers<\/a><\/li>\n
- Betws-y-Coed: The Gateway to Snowdonia<\/a><\/li>\n
- Blaenau Ffestiniog: The Adventure Hub<\/a><\/li>\n
- Tremadog \u2013 Rhyd<\/a><\/li>\n
- Porthmadog<\/a><\/li>\n
- Portmeirion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Recommendations\n
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- Stays<\/a><\/li>\n
- Eateries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Quick Preview:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Distance \u2013 148 km<\/span><\/p>\n
Drive Time \u2013 3 Hrs. 30 Min<\/span><\/p>\n
Local language: English<\/span><\/p>\n
Driving Rules:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- In Wales, every occupant of the car must wear a seat belt when the vehicle is moving.<\/li>\n
- You must have no more than 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.<\/li>\n
- The speed limits for Wales are as follows:<\/li>\n
- Around schools and hospitals: \u00a025 km\/h<\/li>\n
- In Town: \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a048 km\/h<\/li>\n
- Open roads: \u00a0 95 km\/h<\/li>\n
- Motorways \u00a0 \u00a0110 km\/h<\/li>\n
- You have to be at least 17 to be able to drive in Wales.<\/li>\n
- Standard European driving laws apply with one or two exceptions.<\/li>\n
- Snow chains or winter tyres are recommended but not compulsory for winter driving in regions like Snowdonia or the Brecon Beacons.<\/li>\n
- Motorway signs are blue with white writing as in the rest of the UK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Places to visit in Wales: Route<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Llandudno > Caernarfon > Snowdon > Betws-y-Coed > Blaenau Ffestiniog > Rhyd > Tremadog > Porthmadog > Portmeirion<\/span><\/p>\n
Map:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/TQuHuWworE82<\/a><\/p>\n
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Caernarfon: A World Heritage Site<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nImage Source: Wikimedia<\/h6>\n
Caernarfon is as good a place as any to begin your Snowdonia trip. Book your Avis car rental from Llandudno and set out on your adventure. Caernarfon is an ancient Celtic town is brimming with history. Caernarfon Castle, the most visited site in the region, stands defiantly at the mouth of the river Seiont and has been acclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It also provides a good base to visit some nearby attractions before culminating your Snowdonia adventure. Anglesey, home of\u00a0Beaumaris\u00a0Castle, the last and largest of the castles to be built by King Edward I in Wales. Other nearby places to visit in Wales worth visiting include\u00a0Conwy,\u00a0Llandudno, the Isle of\u00a0Anglesey,\u00a0Bangor, and the castle at\u00a0Harlech.<\/p>\n
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Snowdon: The place to visit in Wales for climbers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/h3>\nImage Source: Unsplash<\/h6>\n
Dominating the landscape of North Wales, climbing Mount Snowdon is a bucket-list achievement. Truly majestic with beauty for as far as your eye can see, getting on top of Mount Snowdon is totally worth the effort. To get to the top you can either drive to the lakeside town of Llanberis, half an hour from Betws-y-Coed and catch the <\/span>Snowdon Mountain Railway up to the very peak of Snowdon for panoramic views or you can take one of the hiking paths, the most popular being Pyg Track which starts from Pen-y-Pass making it one of the best places to visit in Wales.<\/p>\n
If you are a mountain baby and love to scale new heights then you will love our blog on a secret drive to the Blue Mountains from Sydney<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Betws-y-Coed: The Gateway to Snowdonia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nImage Source:\u00a0visitbetwsycoed<\/h6>\n
The road gets flat with more trees than mountains. Surrounded by forests and hills, it is a picturesque, bustling town with plenty of things to do and places to eat. Park your car and <\/span>take a short walk up to Llyn Elsi or down to Swallow Falls on the River Llugwy. Being Wale\u2019s most outdoorsy town, Betws-y-Coed is probably the famous one on the route. If you are planning to climb Snowdonia, this is the place to visit in Wales to stock up on all the mountaineering merchandise, with plenty of shops solely dedicated to this. Being the \u2018Getaway to Snowdonia\u2019 it provides easy access to climbing routes and biking trails. <\/span><\/p>\n
As you make your way from Betws-y-Coed, park your car alongside the highway <\/span>A4086 and take a moment to appreciate the breath-taking views of Mount Snowdon next to the waters of Llynnau Mymbyr.<\/p>\n
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Blaenau Ffestiniog: The Adventure Hub<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nImage Source: Unsplash<\/h6>\n
The terrain gets more rigged as you drive from Betws-y-Coed to Ffestiniog. Formerly known as the \u2018state mining capital of the world\u2019, Blaenau Ffestiniog is situated right at the heart of Snowdonia National Park. Surrounded by the immense natural beauty of mountains, lakes, forests on all side, this small town has become the most sought-after spot for outdoor enthusiasts and thrill seekers visiting the Snowdonia region. If you want to top up your adrenaline levels, even more, take a drive to the Zipworld \u2013 an extreme sports arena home to the world\u2019s fastest zip wire. It is one of the best places to visit in Wales, with adventures to keep the whole family busy all day, you\u2019ll be spoilt for choices if you dare.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Tremadog \u2013 Rhyd<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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A village near Porthmadog, and situated at the foot of Snowdonia mountains, Tremadog is the perfect spot for some Welsh outdoor adventure. Go rock climbing, visit the local beach of Black Rock Sands with plenty of surf options or drive to Llyn Peninsula for some coasteering, cliff climbing and surfing. As you drive from Tremadog to Rhyd-Du you will rise up the into the foothills and find a fantastic view of Snowdon\u2019s western flank on your side.
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<\/p>\nImage Source: Wikimedia<\/h6>\n
With a good night\u2019s sleep under your belt, it\u2019s time to get out and about once again. Just a 10 minutes\u2019 drive from Portmeirion lies the harbour town of Porthmadog, rich in maritime history. From whichever direction you approach Porthmadog, you cannot fail to be impressed by its setting \u2013 dominated by \u2018Moel y Gest’ mountain on one side and the wide expanse of the Glaslyn estuary on the other, it is one of the most diverse places to visit in Wales. Home of the Ffestiniog Railway, the backdrop of purple-tinted Snowdonia peaks and a coastline with stunning beaches, it is a perfect holiday spot.
\n<\/a><\/p>\nPortmeirion<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nImage Source: Wikimedia<\/h6>\n
A quaint village straight out of an Italian postcard, Portmeirion is as good a place as any to start your Wild Snowdonia adventure. Resembling an Italian seaside town, this coastal village is full of delights at every corner \u2013 buildings in pastel shades of pink and yellow, shimmering blue sea, clear skies, white sandy beach, tropic flowers and tourists eating gelato out of cones. Driving through this town is nothing short of driving through a fairytale. After exploring this exotic town, you can stay the night at one of the many self-catering cottages. Hire a self-drive car<\/a> to have the best experience and drive to one of the best places to visit in Wales.<\/p>\n
- Eateries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Snowdon: The place to visit in Wales for climbers<\/a><\/li>\n
- Caernarfon: A World Heritage Site<\/a><\/li>\n
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