Aberystwyth – True Capital of Wales
Aberystwyth is the principal holiday resort and administrative centre of the west coast of Wales. It is also home to the University of Wales Aberystwyth and the National Library. The town is nestled between three hills and two beaches, and hosts some castle ruins, a pier and a harbor. The surrounding hills hold the visible remains of a iron age fort and also a monument to Wellington and once climbed offer stunning views of Cardigan Bay. The seafront hosts Victorian / Edwardian buildings mostly 4/5 stories high. The wide promenade protect the buildings from the revenges of the Irish Sea and offers space to sit, soak up the sun and view the surrounding hills and mountains which in winter are often covered in snow. On a clear day you may see the tallest mountain in Wales, Snowdon.
The harbour was once one of the busiest in Wales and is fed by the rivers Ystwyth and Rheidol. Geographically, Aberystwyth may be considered isolated from the rest of Wales. However, this isolation made it necessary for the local people to look after themselves and over the years it has acquired more resources than a town of this size would normally have. It is now the centre of local rural life and is visited by many to sample the numerous cafes, bars, and restaurants including, Chinese, Indian, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Aberystwyth travel packages are fascinating and full of fun and excitement. One of the favorite tourist destinations in Wales, Aberystwyth always remains crowded with tourists from all across the world. Aberystwyth is one of the main shopping towns in this part of the country. The facilities and the weather are very pleasant in the town of Aberystwyth. Aberystwyth is a beautiful scenic place to go for sightseeing and touring to the major local attractions of the region. Major sightseeing includes Camera Obscura is located on the top of the Constitution Hill. It is the one of the world’s largest Camera Obscurae. From here, visitors can obtain the most amazing views of the 60 miles stretch of Cardigan Bay and its adjoining areas. Aberystwyth Castle was built during the late 13th Century, during the Welsh history. It stands overlooking the town today, but was partly destroyed by the Parliamentarian forces in the year 1647. You will get to see the amazing stonework in the castle and breath-taking views of the Cardigan Bay. The National Library of Wales houses interesting family and local history of the region. There are copies of every printed work published in the UK and Ireland, and special events, workshops and lectures are held throughout the year in this Library. If you are in Aberystwyth, then do not forget to go for happy shopping in the various markets and shops of the area. Aberystwyth has extensive shops and stores that sell everything from local artwork to designer clothes and other household materials. To satisfy the eating and drinking needs of travelers there are plenty of world class restaurants and bars in the city of Aberystwyth and can enjoy the exotic vacations. The local restaurants in the town are ideal places to relish traditional as well as international dishes.
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