Cardiff Airport 1 hr 31
Llansteffan Castle (33 min)
Stone ruins of a 12th-century castle with ocean views, built on a site dating back to the Iron Age. Cefn Sidan (42 min) National Botanic Garden of Wales (25 min)
Formal gardens, lakes and woodland surrounding a huge tropical glasshouse designed by Norman Foster. Worms Head (1 hr 14)
Known for its sweeping views & verdant clifftops, this lush tidal island offers hiking & seals. Paxton's Tower (29 min) Plas Llanelly House (22 min) Kidwelly Castle / Castell Cydweli (13 min)
Preserved Norman-era castle & fortress offering historic exhibits, views & costumed events. Carmarthen Castle (19 min)
Castle and history Pendine Sands (42 min)
Long strip of flat sand with views of the bay that was used for car and motorbike racing. Llansteffan Beach (33 min) WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre (26 min)
Protected lagoon & lake area sheltering flamingos, geese & Mandarin ducks, popular for photography. Laugharne Castle/ Castell Talacharn (32 min)
Medieval castle remains, with Tudor mansion and gardens where Dylan Thomas penned some of his works. Dylan Thomas Writing Shed (33 min)
Former home of poet Dylan Thomas, featuring historical exhibits, an art gallery & a tearoom. Pembrey Country Park (14 min)
Country park with a range of facilities such as dry-slope skiing, pitch-&-putt & a model railway. Whiteford Lighthouse (17 min) | 
