Coach holidays with Alfa Travel

South Wales & Brecon Beacons

Resort - Porthcawl

Overview

Located between Swansea and Cardiff, Porthcawl was originally a port for the iron and steel industries and still has some interesting features from that period, including the oldest maritime warehouse in Wales, an attractive harbour and the last coal and gas powered lighthouse in the country. It developed as a seaside resort after the Great War and the splendid Grand Pavilion dates from 1932. Nearby is Kenfig Nature Reserve, a site of national importance. This attractive seaside resort offers numerous facilities, including the world famous Porthcawl golf course, the finest course in Wales and one of several in the area, an expansive sandy beach and Coney Beach, a fairground with a variety of rides and amusements which was named after the famous New York venue. To the East of the town lies the River Ogmore and the beautiful Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Prices from

£385 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 387EC

Tour: South Wales & Brecon Beacons

Resort: Porthcawl

Days: 7

Date Travelling: 06 October 2024

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Seabank Hotel

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Porthcawl
Porthcawl Promenade
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Porthcawl Sea Front
Porthcawl Golf Club
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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel

Day 2 - Cardiff including Guided City Tour

  • With a charming mix of old and new, capital Cardiff is where we’re off today. We'll enjoy a guided tour of this compact city with chance to see the historic castle, the magnificent stadium and redeveloped waterfront area before enjoying some free time to explore at leisure. With plenty of museums, Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades and bountiful cafes and restaurants this is a wonderful place to visit.

Day 3 - Day at Leisure

Day 4 - Day at Leisure

Day 5 - Brecon Beacons National Park & Brecon

  • Enjoy a scenic drive through the spectacular scenery of the Brecon Beacons. The ever-changing landscape includes four epic mountain ranges, grassy moorlands and heather-clad hills. We make are way to Brecon – the beating heart of the National Park. This picturesque market town is famed for its Georgian architecture and has plenty of attractions, shops and cafes to enjoy.

Day 6 - Swansea & Bracelet Bay (Mumbles)

  • Visit Swansea – the city by the sea! Why not visit one of the many museums celebrating the city’s maritime past or enjoy the popular high street shopping? The writer, Dylan Thomas was born and raised in Swansea and there is also a permanent exhibition in the city dedicated to his life and works. We continue on to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Swansea Bay as we make our way to the seaside town of Mumbles on Bracelet Bay.

Day 7 - Return Travel

Seabank Hotel

Porthcawl’s most iconic building, situated on the headland with fantastic sea views across the resort and bay and a short walk from the Grand Pavilion and John Street shops. There are spectacular panoramic views of the Bristol Channel and coast from the bar and many bedrooms. Our en-suite bedrooms come with comfy beds for a great nights sleep, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TV with Freeview and radio and hairdryer. The hotel features a large modern restaurant, quiet lounge and bar, with dancefloor, where you will find entertainment most evenings. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and there is a lift that serves all floors. Large car park.

Contact Details

Seabank Hotel
West Road

Tel No: 01656 782261

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Joining my holiday

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We have 6 interchanges across the UK:


Your Interchange will be - South – Reading Interchange (M4, Junction 11/12)


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South Central – South Mimms (M25, Junction 23)


Park and Tour


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Reliable Coaches


Most of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of mostly modern Mercedes luxury coaches, all of which have an on board washroom and are air conditioned. We also work with selected third party coach operators who supplement our own fleet during peak periods. The facilities on third party coaches can vary, but the majority have air conditioning. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism Association – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.