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Cardigan

Situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty, Cardigan will delight its visitors with its historical charm and numerous attractions.

Located in Ceredigion, South West Wales, Cardigan offers up an escape to the tranquil surroundings of the Welsh countryside, with the advantage of exploring the town’s quaint streets and charming shops.

As an ancient market town, Cardigan features many traditional narrow roads all lined with striking architecture characteristic to its era. Many of its shops still feature their original Georgian and Victorian facades creating a dramatic ambience in which to enjoy your journey back into ancient times. From the 17^th century to the early 19^th Century, Cardigan established its fame as being one of Wales’s significant ports. Its even became a major port for emigration to Canada and the United States.

Set alongside the Teifi estuary, Cardigan also presents breath-taking views and stunning rural landscape in which to enjoy a picturesque walk around the town and its surrounding area. It is also a great way of spotting the local wildlife, and has been proved popular by lovers of the natural world. The town even hosts the “Festival of Walking” in October, where you can gather with other walkers to enjoy scenic routes that will take you along the coast, and up into the hills of Preseli where you can experience rugged cliff tops and historical ruins.

Emphasizing Cardigans ancient heritage is the captivating scene of its Norman Castle. Although in ruin, the Castle still remains as an important historical feature, with its beauty masked by the dominating curtain wall that still surrounds it.

For a great afternoon out with the family, why not spend time wandering around the array of boutique stores and quaint gift shops that line the town’s medieval streets. Pop into the town’s indoor market for a range of locally produced products, or a selection of Welsh arts and crafts. For an appetizing meal choose to dine in “The Castle Café” for mouth watering meals and fantastic evening entertainment.

Around the area of Cardigan, you can spend time exploring the many beaches that are within this area. Cardigan Bay boasts some of the most beautiful beaches within Pembrokeshire including the popular beach resort of Poppit sands. Here you can relax in the glorious surroundings of nature, and enjoy bare foot walks along the wide stretch of silky sand. The beach at Penbryn is another superb location to take the family, as it boasts rock pools and shallow waters that the children will love.

Cardigan also hosts an annual county show in July, which if planning to visit, can be a thrilling day out for old and young alike. The show features numerous trade stands along with many farm animals. The show is a must-see event for anyone with agricultural interest. Staying in this part of Wales, you will want to take full advantage of the picturesque landscape that surrounds you. FBM Holidays feature numerous holiday homes within the region, and are fully equipped with everything you need to make your stay a happy one.  “Snowdrop” is an exquisite holiday cottage located in Aberaeron and will cater for up to four people.  It is just a few miles away from the spectacular village of Newquay, and provides a tranquil escape in the centre of the majestic countryside.

Whether you decide to bring the whole family of just take a romantic trip for two, Cardigan provides a fascinating holiday that you will want to return to again and again.

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