Why Wales still rules the waves for Kirsty Jones
From the swells of Abersoch to the currents of Pembrokeshire, kitesurfing champion Kirsty Jones shares her most epic waves of Wales.
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Surfing
Surfing
Good vibrations from Welsh surfing
Surf legend Pete ‘PJ’ Jones on why Welsh surfing gives good vibrations.
Top kitesurfing beaches around Wales
Discover why Welsh beaches are some of the most popular in the world for kitesurfing.
Favourite Welsh waves
Find the best breaks in Wales, chosen by champion pro-surfer and Swansea girl Gwen Spurlock.
Great surfing adventures for the family
There are lots of places in Wales perfect for family surfing adventures. Read the experts’ opinions on eight great breaks in three surf regions.
Kitesurfer Kirsty Jones: My Epic shores
Carmarthenshire-born Kirsty Jones is a Kitesurf World Wave and British Champion. She talks about why kitesurfing in Wales is better than Hawaii.
Coasteering
Coasteering
Thrilling coasteering adventures
Dangerous alone but the most fun you can have in a wetsuit! Here are the top Welsh locations for the ultimate aquatic adventure - coasteering!
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Coasteering: Jump in
Coasteering is an adventure for families as much as adrenaline-junkies.
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Where to learn the ropes in Wales
Follow in the wake of Olympic sailors and learn the ropes off our coast and on our inland lakes
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Get onto the water
Get onto the water
Get out on the water and explore!
Top spots to discover the seas, lakes, rivers and canals of Wales by kayak or canoe.
Exhilarating whitewater rafting adventures
Expert paddler Ashley Charlwood describes his favourite Welsh whitewater experiences.
Holy coast
Iestyn George and his family don their wetsuits for a watersports adventure on the Gower Peninsula. Discover more about their family activity break.
A big canoe adventure
Discover the world-class Welsh adventure that canoeing legend Ray Godwin says is open to all.
Exploring the Menai Strait by boat
With over 800 miles of coastline, Wales offers watery excitement for kids of all ages. Travel writer Jeremy Head, wife Karen and 8 year old son Joe spent a day exploring the Menai Strait between Anglesey and North Wales at the Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre
Swimming
Swimming
Wild at heart
Wild swimming expert and author Daniel Start tells us his favourite locations to go wild swimming.
Jazz Carlin: chilling with the Bluetits
Olympic swimmer Jazz Carlin teamed up with the Bluetits Chill Swimmers for an exhilarating swim off Harlech beach.
Wild swimming in Snowdonia's mountain lakes
Mountain lake swimming in Snowdonia National Park
Festive swims in Wales
This New Year, we resolve to take off all our clothes, put on fancy dress, and jump in the sea. And we're not even going to pretend it'll be warm.