SWEEPING UP THE west coast of Wales, you’ll find the beautiful Cardigan Bay. Craggy cliffs offer a sense of freedom, where you can stand on the edge of the world and see dolphins and seals out to sea.
The legendary sunken kingdom of Cantre'r Gwaelod is said to reside under these wild waters; one version of the story says it was submerged by an overflowing well. The myth has appeared in folklore, literature and music since at least the 13th century, although so far there have been no confirmed sightings of this Welsh Atlantis. But certainly the Bay holds some remnants of a bygone world—winter storms in 2014 revealed parts of the lost ancient forest of Borth, which had been buried under layers of peat, sand and saltwater.
These days, Cardigan Bay is home to beautiful beaches, fertile farmland and seaside resorts. The rich marine life includes harbour porpoises, grey seals and bottlenose dolphins, known as the “Big Three”, as well as puffins and basking sharks. Meanwhile, feet firmly
