Included are places all across Wales, some at the coast and some tucked away in our most gorgeous of inland natural beauty.

This pretty place is more affordable than the Lake District and it has less tourists - but still offers incredible scenery.

Some reviewers even rate the beach as the best in Wales, and, indeed, Europe. A previous visitor described the four-mile sweep of sand as “the most peaceful, calming and beautiful place on earth”.

Keep reading to learn about 16 beautiful castles in Wales to inspire your next trip ... stone wall and towers as well as the gardens and places that inspired writer Dylan Thomas.