Home of the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Aberglasney and much more.

From the intriguing mythology of Merlin to the gritty, wild-boy poetry of Dylan Thomas.

Food wise, chic places to stay, stylish eateries with great local produce and welcoming country pubs for a pint of a local brew. 

Even the landscape will take you by surprise: think lush rural landscapes, crystalline coastlines peeking across to Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire and the rugged foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area of high rolling country above Llandovery, Llandeilo and the Tywi Valley is known locally as the Black Mountain.  It is the least well known part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and has recently been made part of the Fforest Fawr Geopark.  Remote and atmospheric, the Black Mountain does not give easily but persist and the rewards are great.

Carmarthenshire’s countryside is pure and simple; a coastline that has changed little since the days it inspired Dylan Thomas. But there is much more to this charming, surprising part of Wales than initially meets the eye.

Did you know that Carmarthenshire has Wales’ longest sandiest beach – Cefn Sidan. Its landscapes are dotted with Roman Goldmines and romantic castles and it is bursting with things to see and do.

The wonderful valleys of the Tywi, Cothi, Teifi, Gwendraeth and Taf, lakes, hills and moorland - a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers. The Red Kite is a common sight soaring over the countryside.

Need some exercise?

Walking and cycling are amongst the most popular pursuits.  Mountain bikers are fast becoming addicted to the adrenaline buzz of the black, red, blue and black trails that snake through the Brechfa forest.

Carmarthenshire is a very non-threatening environment for low-impact walkers with some little-known gems. There are currently 29 active county walks around Carmarthenshire, including three new long-distance trails.

These are just a few of Carmarthenshire’s highlights, there are many more in this undiscovered area of Wales.

For more visit: www.discovercarmarthenshire.com