From Snowdonia National Park to the resort town of Llandudno, North Wales is blessed with dramatic beauty, ancient history and warm hospitality - all the ingredients that make for an idyllic spa break.
Encompassing Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Wrexham and the Isle of Anglesey, while a spa day in the area is a treat, with so much to see and explore throughout the year, it's a wonderful place for a longer spa holiday.
One of the most popular reasons to visit the area is the vast natural landscapes. From mountains and waterfalls to beaches and cliff top walks, it's a breathtaking part of the world. Snowdonia National Park is brimming with hiking trails and wildlife to observe. Yr Wyddfa is the chieftain of all of Snowdonia's 15 mountains, and mountaineering in the region is a popular pastime for the truly adventurous (and experienced). The rest of us can enjoy a good walk or a trip on the Snowdon Mountain Railway.
The North Wales Coast Path is a blissful way to explore, complete with a number of beautiful beaches. In particular, Llandudno is a favourite, as is Barmouth Beach at Gwynedd, Aberdaron Beach on the Llŷn Peninsula and Newborough Beach on the Isle of Anglesey.
Home to one of Europe’s oldest living languages, history plays an enormous role in the character and tourism of North Wales. There are castles, monuments and plenty of legendary tales. Conwy Castle, Caernarfon Castle, Harlech Castle and Castell Dinas Brân are just a few of the famous sites that track the history of Wales and its Celtic heritage. Another unique destination is Portmeirion, a village constructed in the image of a Mediterranean haven, and is practically a world unto itself.
Spas in North Wales offer a chance to combine all that adventure with rest and relaxation. Enjoy good food and ease aching muscles at the end of the day at the likes of The Warren Spa and Holiday Resort, for example, with its views over Cardigan Bay and Snowdonia itself.