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A brief background about Dyfed
Although dissolved Dyfed was one
of the ancient kingdoms (or principalities) of Wales prior to the Norman
Conquest. In 1974
The County of Dyfed was formed
from the 3 Counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion ( Cardiganshire ),
Pembrokeshire. But in the local government re organisation of 1996
Dyfed was again split in to the 3 Counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion
( Cardiganshire ), Pembrokeshire. Each of which has their own local
history, dating back to before the Romans.
Major Towns in Dyfed include.
Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin (Carmarthen, Llanelli,
Ammanford, Llandovery, Kidwelly, St. Clears)
Ceredigion / Cardiganshire (Cardigan, Aberystwyth, Lampeter, New
Quay, Tregaron)
Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro (Pembroke, Milford Haven,
Haverfordwest, Fishguard, Tenby, St. David's)
Dyfed has some of the best
coastlines in the UK and boasts resorts such as. Tenby, Poppit Sands, New
Quay ( better than New Quay Cornwall ) Aberaeron, and Coves like Cwmtudu,
all but one of which look out on to the beautiful Cardigan bay.
The scenery is outstanding and
natural beautiful countryside views are available within minutes of every
home in Dyfed, even if you live in the towns. With the Pembrokshire
National Park giving acres of unspoilt landscape, and Carmarthenshire
hosting the National Botanical Gardens of Wales.
Dyfed also boasts the longest and prettiest Coastal walk in Wales, and
the smallest City in Britain " St Davids City "
Steeped in history, with living iron age forts like Castell Henllys,
Great Tudor Castles Like Pembrokeshire Castle. Or ruins like Cardigan
Castle ( featured on the BBC's Restoration Program ), Carmarthen,
Newcastle Emlyn to name a few. Napoleonic Forts Scattered around the South
coast.
Museums showing Welsh Culture and Trade.
Dyfeds economy is mainly agriculture and tourism. A high percentage of
people are self employed. Especially with the coming of computers and the
internet.
Dyfed is geared towards the tourist, holiday maker, and leisure seeker.
With a number of leisure parks. Oakwood, Groveland and Heatherton to name
just 3
Access to Ireland is easily
accessible from Fishguard or Pembroke Dock with day trips available from
only £9. The Sea Cat ( Fast Ferry ) taking half the time of the standard
ferry.
If you have holidayed in Dyfed why not leave your comments in the Dyfed
Holiday Forum.
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