If there is something that Wales has that makes anyone fall in love with it, it is its spectacular natural landscape, which you can see all over the country and which is breathtakingly beautiful. Another of the things that stand out the most in this country are the castles, of which there are many since it was always a country of land of lords who protected their belongings from invaders thanks to its spectacular medieval castles.
Both in the coastal area and in the mountains, it is very easy to come across any castle on the way, be it in ruins or rebuilt. All of them are home to exciting stories, legends and myths , which make them one of the great attractions of the entire country. One of the most spectacular is Laugharne Castle , which is in the County of Carmarthenshire, right at the mouth of the River Taf. Framed in a natural landscape of great beauty, it is undoubtedly a place that you must visit.
It was closed for about 20 years for restoration and because different excavations were carried out in the area, opening its doors to the public again in 1996. This castle is on a mountain overlooking the Taf River, a really beautiful environment. Among other tenants, it welcomed the Earls of Norhtumberland or Sir John Parrott , who is believed to have been the illegitimate son of Henry VIII. During the Civil War it was used by the military and was bombed in the 17th century.
Its ruins made it one of the most famous castles in the country, and although it has not been completely rebuilt so as not to lose all its charm. Its large gardens and small lakes make it a fantastic place to spend a day, especially if the weather is good as this way you can enjoy everything much more. One of the attractions that you cannot miss if you are going to be in that area.