Seven Welsh locations have been named in a prestigious list of the world’s top 500 places to visit.
Snowdonia, which comes in at number 181, Portmeirion, number 207 and historical buildings including St David’s Cathedral, number 294, made Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travelist, drawn up by famous guide book publisher and compiled by a team of experts.
Snowdonia is listed for its “beauty and myth” and described as “a mountain for anyone.”
The guide adds: “Those who don’t want to walk can get a train up, while hikers can follow clearly marked tracks or scramble up on of many harder options.
“Those in search of activities have plenty to get their teeth into, including sandy beaches and an increasing range of adventure sports.
“Snowdonia is already home to the oldest zip line in Europe, and a cutting-edge inland surfing lagoon.”