After months of lockdown, we can finally start to look forward to the months ahead as restrictions start to ease.
When it comes to tourism, self contained accommodation was able to reopen on March 27 - initially only to visitors living in Wales due to UK and Welsh Government travel rules.
This is until April 12 when people from England can travel to Wales and vice versa.
There's no better time to start planning your next trip, especially now self contained accommodation is open. The Welsh Government confirmed that accommodation like tents on campsites - where facilities are shared with other guests - will be in the mix at the next review in May, with the current plan for them to reopen ahead of the Bank Holiday week.
And with Wales being blessed with some seriously stunning coastlines, it's no surprise so many people head to the shore.
We've found some of the best places near the sea so you can take a few days away exploring Wales while listening to those relaxing sounds of the sea. These are some of the best campsites in Wales that are by the beach.
1. Three Cliffs Bay
This award-winning campsite in the heart of Gower offers toilets on site, with free showers and there's a little shop for all your essentials. And if that wasn't enough, the site also comes with free Wi-Fi a shop where you can rent out fire pits and picnic tables. Visit Three Cliffs Bay's website for more details.
Where: Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park, North Hill Farm, North Hill Lane, Swansea SA3 2HB
2. Carreglwyd Camping and Caravan Park
Carreglwyd boast some seriously impressive coastal views. There's access to the beach and also a coastal path to Worm’s Head and Rhossili nearby, taking in a five-mile walk along a scenic stretch of Gower coastline. Visit Carreglwyd's website for booking information.
Where: Carreglwyd Camping and Caravan Park, Port Eynon, Swansea SA3 1NN
3. Hillfort Camping and Yurts
A relaxing camping and glamping site, complete with gorgeous sea views. The campsite's name has recently changed from 'Hillfort Tipis' after the owner stopped renting out the structures and began offering yurts instead. It's found within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline offers miles of unspoilt trails. Click here for details.
Where: Hillfort Camping, Penparc, Pencaer, Goodwick, Dyfed SA64 0JQ
4. Penrallt Coastal Camping
Penrallt Coastal Camping offers some breathtaking views - especially at sunset. It's an unspoilt location set on the sea cliffs, with gorgeous views over the sea and countryside - and it's an area of outstanding natural beauty. Visit Penrallt's website for details.
Where: Penrallt Coastal Camping, Tudweiliog, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 8PB
5. Porthclais Farm Campsite
This Pembrokeshire site has the most stunning coastal views. It's a family-run site, which has both St Brides Bay and Porthclais Harbour nearby. There's also a blue flag standard beach -Whitesands - close to the site, which is manned by lifeguards and you'll find easy access to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Visit Porthclais Farm's website for details.
Where: Porthclais Farm Campsite, Porthclais, St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6RR
6. Hillend campsite, Gower
Located on the Gower peninsula, Britain’s first designated area of outstanding natural beauty, the campsite consists of four fields totalling 14 acres of level meadow which can accommodate up to 300 tents and motor homes. Situated on the western edge of the peninsula, you will find the most breathtaking of all Gower’s beaches, Rhossili Bay. Visit Hillend's website for details.
Where: Hillend, Llangennith, Gower, SA3 1JD
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7. Little Kings Park, Amroth
Found in the seaside village of Amroth, you have got Saundersfoot and Tenby which are both within easy driving distance and there's a wide variety of family parks such as Folly Farm and Oakwood Theme Park nearby which you can visit when they are able to reopen again. Visit Little Kings' website for details.
Where: Little Kings Park, Amroth Road, Ludchurch, Pembrokeshire, SA67 8PG
8. Llwyngwair Manor, Newport
The Llwyngwair Manor Park is set in the 55 acres of grass and woodland of Llwyngwair Estate, and bounded by the River Nevern. The Manor, which is fully licensed, also offers hotel accommodation. Visit Llwyngwair Manor's website for details.
Where: Llwyngwair Manor, Newport, Pembrokeshire, SA42 0LX
9. Ty Gwyn Caravan and Camping Park
This family run site is found on a working farm on the west coast of Wales overlooking Cardigan Bay. There's often the chance to spot seals and dolphins and the view from the park is stunning. Visit their Facebook page for details.
Where: Mwnt, Ceredigion, SA43 1QH
10. Treheli Farm
With views that stretch for miles along the coast, why would you ever want to leave. This small, quiet site overlooks the whole length of the beach and every pitch boasts the same wonderful view. Just a short stroll down to the beach, which is well know for it's surfing. Click here for details.
Where: Treheli, Rhiw, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 8AA
11. The Willows, Abersoch
This site is actually a five star campsite and there's even 'hobbit' tunnel accommodations. There are weather protected pods are perfect for glamping - but there's also plenty of space for pitching a tents. Click here for details.
Where: Yr Helyg, Mynytho, Nr Abersoch, Gwynedd, Wales, LL53 7RW
12. Celtic Camping and Bunkhouses
This place offers direct access onto the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and a beach within reach. It had three spacious camping fields, all with electric hook-up (at an extra cost) and amazing coastal views.
Where: Celtic Camping and Bunkhouses, Pwll Caerog Farm, Berea, St David’s, Pembrokeshire SA62 6DG
13. Rhosson Ganol
Rhosson Ganol caravan and camping site is situated on the tip of the St Davids peninsular, with breathtaking views over Ramsey Island. There's a wealth of coastal adventures on offer in and around St Davids, including coasteering, climbing and sea kayaking all within walking distance.
Where: Rhosson Ganol Caravan and Camping Site, St Davids, SA62 6PY
