Carmarthenshire

Stretching from Carmarthen Bay in the south to the western Beacons and Cambrian Mountains in the north, with wondrous gardens, awe-inspiring castles, Wales’s longest beaches, and market towns brimming with local produce and chic shopping.

A map highlightin the south west Wales region in black

mountain landscape of three mountains against a blue sky and trees and a field in the foreground starting to show autumnal colour

aerial view of coastal path and coast.

Essential things to do in Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire has historical monuments, wonders of nature and a bountiful harvest of food.

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castle on hill with surrounding countryside.

Carmarthenshire with kids

For the best family holiday experiences, go where the locals go, says writer Charles Williams.

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West Wales

Cyclists on a road in the countryside.

Epic Carmarthenshire road cycling routes

Carmarthenshire has some brilliant road cycling routes - find out more here.

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Carmarthenshire

aerial view of castle and surrounding countryside.

Bernard Llewellyn on being king of Carreg Cennen

What's it like looking after one of Wales' best-loved ancient momuments? Bernard Llewellyn tells us.

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Dylan Thomas' writing shed

Take a tour of Dylan Thomas' Laugharne

Discover the places in Laugharne associated with the great Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas.

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Performers in the street at Laugharne.

The Laugharne Weekend

The Laugharne Weekend - a wilfully different arts event celebrating the work of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas

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Eve Myles on set of Keeping Faith.

Where is Keeping Faith filmed?

Discover the beautiful backdrops seen on screen in the dual language drama series Keeping Faith.

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