Come on, get up and hit the streets, let's catch a plane and go on a trip to Wales! It's time to head a little south of Cardiff, get to know the Glamorgan Valley and admire its natural beauty. But there's a surprise in store! The great bridge of Porthkerry, which bears a striking resemblance to the McFail Bridge in Katouni, Kythira.
First, let's look at the bridge.
The Porthkerry Bridge was built during the construction of the Vale of Glamorgan Railway in the 1890s. It was designed and built by James Szlumper and William Szlumper. It is one of the most important industrial monuments in the area, built of stone with sixteen arches and reaching a maximum height of 110 feet (33 meters). The bridge was originally used to transport coal to Barry Docks, but since 2019 it has only been used for passenger train services.
Does it remind you a little of our bridges in Katouni and Potamos? There is definitely a connection, as our bridges were built by the English engineer John Macfarlane. So, a common engineering culture must be at play!
Discover Portcheri Park
220 acres of forest and meadow in a protected valley leading to a pebble beach with impressive cliffs.
The park has many trails, picnic areas, a refreshment stand, and an adventure playground. (For those of you going, the picnic tables and benches are located a short distance from the main parking area).
The tourist promotion of Glamorgan
«Escape the crowds on the magnificent 22.5-kilometer-long beaches, secluded coves, and rugged cliffs of the Glamorgan Valley.» This is how a trip to this little paradise in South Wales is described.
Glamorgan has a lot to offer and is much less densely populated than Devon and Cornwall. The unspoiled coastline of the valley, the beautiful beaches, the gorgeous parks, the fossils, the ruins of Dunraven Castle, and the trails will impress and rejuvenate you! The Glamorgan trip is ideal for families.
More information:
https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/Coast-and-Countryside/Coast-and-Countryside.aspx
https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/Coast-and-Countryside/Coast-and-Countryside.aspx
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