In a tongue-in-cheek countdown, a Welsh news outlet lists 38 reasons why Wales is clearly the worst country in the UK, poking fun at common stereotypes while showcasing the nation's beauty.
From Ugly Scenery to Terrible Weather
The list opens with claims that Wales is "incredibly ugly" and "truly disgusting," accompanied by images of Pen Y Fan and Llynnau Mymbyr. It warns that winter makes it "even worse" and advises avoiding the country entirely during that season, despite photos of Eryri's mountains and Cardiff Castle.
Further entries mock the lack of history and culture, asserting that "if you want culture, you'll have to go to London," while showing Carreg Cennen Castle and the Eisteddfod. The claim that "Wales has given nothing to the world" is paired with a photo of the Lewis Merthyr Colliery, noting Welsh coal powered the global industrial revolution.
Depressing Towns and Terrible Food
The article then criticizes towns as "depressing" and "all look the same," with images of New Quay, Llandeilo, and Tenby. It also derides the houses and villages, showcasing the Llyn Peninsula and Merthyr Mawr. The Valleys are called "extra-depressing," and the rest of the country is dismissed as "just fields and sheep," with a photo of deer at Dinefwr Park.
Driving is described as "really hard," and trains as "a nightmare," despite images of the Llanberis Pass and Cynghordy Viaduct. The food scene is lampooned with claims that Welsh people "mainly just eat chips," yet the article includes a dessert from the Michelin-starred Gorse restaurant and the Cardigan River and Food Festival. Pubs are called "awful" and "basically just chains," while showing the Ty Coch Inn and Llanthony Priory Hotel.
No Beaches, No Stars, and Constant Rain
Beach lovers are told to "drive to Cornwall," with photos of Whitesands Bay, Rhossili Bay, and Llanddwyn Island contradicting the claim that there are "literally no nice ones." The coastline is said to "suck," and the article jokes that no one famous visits Wales, despite a photo of Taylor Swift performing at the Principality Stadium. It also claims the last famous person was Anthony Hopkins, ignoring Matthew Rhys.
Accommodation is dismissed as "nowhere nice to stay," yet shows Roch Castle. The country is called "really small and over-crowded" and a "polluted, concrete jungle," with images of Snowdonia and Tu Hwnt I'r Bont tearooms. The list claims you can't gaze at the night sky, catch a sunrise, or watch a sunset, while featuring the Milky Way over Gower, sunrise on Yr Wyddfa, and sunset over Pen Y Fan.
The Punchline
Finally, the article says it "rains all the time," which is why Welsh people stay indoors, showing the City of the Unexpected celebrations. It concludes by telling readers that when the Welsh say it's a beautiful country, "tell them they're obviously wrong," with a photo of Monknash beach.
