Harlech

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Introducing Harlech

Sleepy Harlech is best known for the mighty, grey-stone towers of its castle, framed by gleaming Tremadog Bay and with the mountains of Snowdonia as a backdrop. Some sort of fortified structure has probably surmounted the rock since Iron Age times, but Edward I removed all traces when he commissioned the construction of the castle. Harlech was also the destination of the ships of Matholwch, who sailed with his armies from Ireland in the tales of the Mabinogion .

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Today Harlech is a small town with a smattering of antique shops, but it lacks overall infrastructure. Most visitors come for the castle and a stroll on the beach in fine weather. It’s not such a good base, however, so grab a coffee, visit the castle, and then best move on.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. Grahamapoole avatar
    RE: Cornwall or Wales

    by Grahamapoole 09 May 2012

    Firstly - its a bloody long way to Cornwall altho' certainly as delightful as Wales. In the Summer, Cornwall will be full - the roads,…
  2. Mrs_Trellis avatar
    RE: Visit Wales

    by Mrs_Trellis 06 January 2012

    Portmeirion. In South Wales you have Chepstow castle, Caerleon roman fort, Caerfilli castle, Big Pit and the valleys for industrial herit…
  3. Rena77uk avatar
    RE: N. Wales with kids

    by Rena77uk 14 August 2011

    Caernarfon castle is definitely worth a visit, its very imposing and pretty big. As kids we used to visit that area, and saw all the castles…

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