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Carbonear

Carbonear is a town of 4800 people (2016) in eastern Newfoundland. There are many things to do in Carbonear, including boat tours, shopping, restaurants, and other tourist sites.

Understand
Carbonear overlooks the west side of Conception Bay and had a history long tied to fishing and shipbuilding.

History
Carbonear is one of the oldest permanent settlements in Newfoundland and among the oldest European settlements in North America. The harbour appears on early Portuguese maps as early as the late 1500s as Cabo Carvoeiro (later anglicized as Cape Carviero). There are a number of different theories about the origin of the town's name. Possibly from the Spanish word "carbonera" (charcoal kiln); Carbonera, a town near Venice, Italy where John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto) had been resident; or from a number of French words, most likely "Carbonnier" or "Charbonnier," meaning "coalman".

The British began permanent colonization of the island in the early 17th century. Legend tells of an Irish princess of the O'Conner family, Sheila NaGeira, who settled in Carbonear after being rescued by privateer Peter Easton and marrying his first officer Gilbert Pike. Much is known about Easton and his exploits, but evidence of NaGeira has yet to be found. The legend's combination of romance, pirates, and New World adventure has inspired much research and numerous works of fiction on the topic.

Carbonear became a target for England's enemies, and privateers. When war broke out with France, Carbonear was attacked by the French. The citizens survived by retreating to Carbonear Island, which they fortified. The town, documented by the French as containing properties that were "the best-built in all of Newfoundland", was burned to the ground. By the end of March 1697, only Bonavista and Carbonear Island remained in English hands.

Over the next hundred years, Carbonear was attacked and burned twice more by the French in their attempts to control Newfoundland, and then later by American privateers. The town developed as one of the most important in Newfoundland in this period. With new French threats, the British finally erected a fort and garrison on the island in 1743. During the Seven Years' War, the French invaded and gained control of the fort, burning its buildings and tossing the cannons over the cliffs in 1762. They can still be seen on the beach below.

With the rise of the seal hunt and the Labrador cod fishery, Carbonear became a major commercial centre in the 19th century. Violent political riots here in the early and mid-19th century led to the dissolution of the Newfoundland Legislature in 1841 and the suspension of the constitution. Political riots were so common here during this period that the term "Carbonearism" was coined to describe the behaviour.

In the late 20th century, the economy was forced to diversify. The seal hunt and the Labrador fishery had almost disappeared. Carbonear's importance as a shipbuilding centre and international port of trade had much declined. Fish processing continued to be the primary industry until the collapse of the cod fishery in the early 1990s. To counter these changes, Carbonear is evolving. With two college campuses, a shopping centre, a major hospital, and three long-term care facilities, the town has built on its importance as a regional retail, service, transportation, government, and cultural centre, earning it the nickname "Hub of the Bay".

Get in
Carbonear is 110 km from St. John's southwest on the Trans-Canada Highway (#1), then north on the Veterans' Memorial Highway (70/75).

The nearest major airport is in St. John's. There is no bus or train service.

Buy

 * Water Street has traditionally been the primary commercial area.
 * Columbus Drive is the terminus for Veterans’ Memorial Highway (Route 75), the main route between the Baccalieu Trail and the Trans Canada Highway (Route 1). It has become the main business area of the region. Along both sides of the highway are restaurants, banks, national and international chain stores, smaller local businesses, and fast food franchises.
 * Powell Drive connects Columbus Drive to Water Street. It has about 26 businesses.
 * Powell Drive connects Columbus Drive to Water Street. It has about 26 businesses.

Go next
You can get out of Carbonear via the highway, in which you can go in the direction of St. John's or towards the ferry in Port aux Basques

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Carbost

Carbost (Gaelic: Càrrabost) is a small village straggling along the shore of Loch Harport in Skye, in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. The main reason to come here is the Talisker Distillery. You also have to pass this way to reach the settlements of Fernilea, Portnalong, Fiscavaig, and the original Talisker over on the west coast.

Càrrabost here and in other places of that name means woodland farm.

Get in
By car or bike, at Sligachan turn off A87 onto A863 west, branching onto B8009 to follow the west shore of Loch Harport.

MacDonald's Bus 607 / 608 runs three times M-F from Portree via Sligachan to Carbost (35 min), Portnalong and Fiscavaig.

Get around
You need a car, at least to keep the midges at bay.

See

 * is a stubby knoll, a viewpoint easily reached from the lane off B8009 towards Portnalong.
 * is a well-preserved Iron Age D-broch, a semi-circular fortified dwelling with its open side along a sea cliff. It looks to have been built around 115 BC but swiftly attacked and torched, then re-occupied around 150 AD. In spite of the name it's an easy hike from Portnalong at the end of B8009.
 * is a straggling crofting settlement. West side of the little bay, you can still see the abandoned cottages of farm workers, recorded in 1877 as "one storey & have a wretched appearance." The name is Norse, fiskr fish, vagr bay. A Pictish engraved stone found on the beach is now in the National Museum in Edinburgh. An Iron Age shelter Uamh an Eich Bhric (cave of the speckled horse) is steadily being washed away by the sea.
 * , the former settlement for which the distillery is named, is 5 miles east of Carbost but you can drive to within half a mile on Carbost Hill Road. From the lane end it's a simple enough walk but better at low tide when you can get onto the beach. There's also a longer hike from the lane at Fiscavaig. Talisker House here is private, you can't visit but Dr Johnson and Boswell did so in 1773. Boswell moaned: "Talisker is the place beyond all that I have seen, from which the gay and the jovial seem utterly excluded; and where the hermit might expect to grow old in meditation, without possibility of disturbance or interruption. It is situated very near the sea, but upon a coast where no vessel lands but when it is driven by a tempest on the rocks." Clan Macleod may have agreed, as in the 1820s three dozen of them emigrated to Tasmania. Hugh MacAskill then took over the estate, evicted the remaining residents, and established the distillery on its present site in Carbost.
 * is yet another substantial broch, a drystone tower across the bay from Dun Ardtreck so you pass it on the road to Dunvegan. Coins as late as George III were found in it so it may have been occupied into the 18th century, at least as a shepherd's bothy.
 * is yet another substantial broch, a drystone tower across the bay from Dun Ardtreck so you pass it on the road to Dunvegan. Coins as late as George III were found in it so it may have been occupied into the 18th century, at least as a shepherd's bothy.

Do

 * See Glenbrittle for climbs in the Cuillin to the south.

Buy

 * Carbost Community Shop is open M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM, Sa 9AM-3PM, Su 9AM-1PM.
 * Oyster Shed is a seafood market up the lane at the hairpin on B8009. It's open M-Sa 11AM-17:00.
 * Gift and craft shops along the lane include Isle of Skye Aromatics, Lou Lou Designs, Cath Waters Gallery, On The Croft, and Grace Cottage.
 * Talisker whisky is as vigorously marketed at airport "duty-free" stores as it is at the distillery, but the cheapest place to buy it is in a UK supermarket.

Eat

 * The Old Inn (see Sleep) has good pub grub and a convivial atmosphere.
 * Caora Dubh has coffee and light bites. Open daily 10AM-4:30PM.
 * The Oyster Shed is a takeaway on the lane uphill from the village, open M-Sa 11AM-5PM.
 * The Oyster Shed is a takeaway on the lane uphill from the village, open M-Sa 11AM-5PM.

Drink

 * The Old Inn is the village pub.

Sleep

 * Trien Lodge is a B&B a mile east of the village, open March-Oct.
 * Merkadale Caravan Park is east end of the village. It only has five pitches, for Caravan Club members only.
 * Bracadale House is a B&B at the north end of the lane through Portnalong.
 * Bracadale House is a B&B at the north end of the lane through Portnalong.
 * Bracadale House is a B&B at the north end of the lane through Portnalong.
 * Bracadale House is a B&B at the north end of the lane through Portnalong.

Connect
As of June 2024, Carbost and its approach road from Sligachan have 4G from EE, O2 and Vodafone, but no signal from Three. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Glenbrittle, for classic climbs and the Fairy Pools, is on a loop of road south.
 * Dunvegan and Skye's north coast are reached by turning north at the A863 junction.
 * Sligachan is the crossroads for anywhere else on Skye, and ferries to the island of Raasay.

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Car camping

Car camping, caravanning, RV camping... it goes by many names, and the experience varies widely, but the use of motor vehicles to get to a camp site is popular in many parts of the world. Unlike more traditional "walk in" camping or backpacking, car camping allows you to bring more equipment, and focus on enjoying the site, cook-outs, day hikes, and other outdoor activities.

Understand

The character of car camping sites varies greatly. Some are rustic and remote, with bumpy two-track roads leading to sites consisting of nothing more than a partially-cleared patch of ground with a stone-circled fire pit. Others are conveniently located, with paved drives and carefully landscaped sites featuring charcoal grills, picnic tables, and electrical hook-ups, with a playground and swimming pool on the grounds. Either of those might be someone's ideal, but still others may be little more than a grassy field or a parking lot, between a motel and a shopping center, a block from a major highway's exit ramp.

Renting
There are many variations in what is included in the rental price and the additional insurance premiums incurred when renting a camper van. The daily rate is the amount you pay for renting a vehicle. This varies depending on the size of the vehicle and how old it is and the duration of the hire. Prices often reduce the earlier you book the rental. The price will also increase with the addition of on-board facilities.

Additional costs that you may incur in some countries and not in others include:
 * Bedding and towels. Where they are not included in the price often means you can save by taking your own.
 * Vehicle kit includes pots and pans, cutlery and crockery. You can take these along and save if they are not already included in the price.
 * Cleaning fees.
 * One-way hire fee. These are sometimes incurred if you pick up your vehicle in one location and return it to another. These are sometimes waived if the hire is for longer than a certain number of days.
 * Mileage fees. There are additional charges depending on the number of miles/kilometers you drive. These can be pre-paid and often savings can be made here.
 * Local taxes. These vary from and country to country, and within countries. They should be in the summary before you make any payment so that you know exactly what you are paying for.
 * Traffic fines are the responsibility of the driver.
 * Insurance:
 * Standard insurance is always included in rental vehicles. However the liability varies between companies and countries. If you have your own travel insurance this can sometimes cover the liability on a rental. However, if it does you will still have to cover the liability amount on a credit card.  This is sometimes only taken as an imprint and the amount frozen on your card or it can be processed in full.

You must have a credit card to rent a camper van, motorhome or an RV. It is rare that you can rent a vehicle under 21 years of age and there is sometimes an upper age limit of 70 years old in some countries.

Get around

 * See also Renting a motorhome in New Zealand for information about car camping in that country.

There are a multitude of ways to car camp, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Trailers may require your having a driving licence that covers them, often a different one when you exceed a certain size. Similarly, big motorhomes may require a licence for a truck.

 * Passenger car – Getting into your own car and heading off on a long road trip has an intrinsic appeal in its simplicity. Unlike larger vehicles, you are probably already familiar with driving your car and know its limitations.  For serious camping, though, the limitations of a passenger car are many. Trying to sleep in a parked car seldom results in a restful night's sleep.  If you plan to carry a tent with you and camp out, make sure you are camping somewhere it is safe and legal to do so, which often means using camping grounds.
 * Large car, such as a minivan, SUV, sedan or station wagon, with seats that lay down – Blankets and pillows are a must. Desert environments can be very hot during the day but freezing cold at night. If you have trouble with bugs getting into your vehicle, with the windows rolled down to allow fresh air in, there are custom insect screens to fit your vehicle available, which can be ordered on line.
 * Pickup truck with truck top – Truck tops, also known as camper tops, are hard shells that fit snugly over the bed of a pickup truck. They are relatively inexpensive and can make for ideal car camping. One or two people can easily sleep in the pickup truck bed enjoying privacy and protection from the elements.  Essentially, you can camp anywhere you can park, and most pickup trucks can easily handle dirt roads or other rough conditions that may be present where you want to camp.  Truck tops are usually made to your specific model of truck and are available from many after-market truck retailers. Costs can be from US$400 to above US$1000. You will probably want to buy a truck bed liner as well.Caravans.jpg
 * Trailers (U.S.) / Caravans (UK) – A variety of options exist if you are willing to tow your camper, ranging from lightweight pop up tent campers to more durable trailers. You will need a trailer hitch and a vehicle capable of towing – any place that sells camping trailers would be happy to explain the capabilities of your vehicle and install an adequate hitch.
 * Car top campers – A new back to basics class of camper is a tent that temporarily mounts to roof rack systems of SUVs, trucks, vans, station wagons, some cars and small off-road utility trailers. These roof top tents typically contain a built-in mattress and can store bedding and pillows while folded for travel. With practice, set up takes five minutes. Sizes vary from single sleeper to tents that sleep up to four people. The advantages of these campers are comparatively low cost, compact go-anywhere convenience, easy driving, good MPG and RV comfort sleeping space that often exceeds 7 feet length – nice for taller travelers.
 * Car Campers – A concept where a car (usually a station wagon) has storage space under a fabricated bed frame in the rear luggage compartment. It has a permanently made up double bed with access through lift up lids to the storage beneath. It contains all equipment necessary for travelling and camping in camp grounds or in the bush.

Motorhomes

 * Class A Motorhome Class A motorhomes are based on a bus or truck chassis. They can be either gasoline or diesel powered and are the largest RV's available.  The most luxurious models in this category can cost over a million dollars and rival the price and luxury of a "brick and mortar" house.  Simpler models also exist; all will at least have a fridge, water system, electrical, and LP gas.
 * Class B Motorhomes Class B Motorhomes are also referred to as conversion vans. They are generally passenger vans that have been converted for camping or other uses. They are available both from Ford and GM dealers as original equipment. VW also has a small van called T5 California, equipped with gas cooker, sink and fridge. More commonly, vans are available from after-market van conversion companies. Some people like the ability to design their own conversion van, even going all out to make it luxurious and complete with video systems. Some conversion vans have RV amenities like toilets, showers or kitchens but are more compact in design. The cost – often going well over $50,000 – is in the same range as a basic RV. The primary advantage to owning a Class B RV is that it drives like a passenger car and it's easier to navigate on city streets. Some have four-wheel drive which makes it attractive for those who need or desire this added feature.
 * Class C Motorhomes Class C motorhomes are the mid-sized RV's. They have a distinctive "over the cab design" which will host either additional sleeping quarters or an entertainment center, and the largest can sleep up to 8 people. These motorhomes have electrical systems, LP gas, and water systems.  They, like any motorhome or recreational vehicle, can be outfitted quite nicely.  Because of their size, it is possible to do a little "off road" camping in them, unlike the larger Class A Motorhomes.  Most of the newer Class C motorhomes have slide-outs which increase their living and sleeping space, and most are now equipped with refrigerators, microwave ovens and cook tops.  Ovens may or may not be a standard item, depending on the manufacturer and model.

Eat
/> Many truck stops have fast food outlets where the prices are higher and the menus are limited. You can also purchase hot food such as hot dogs or pizza. The selection of food (especially canned goods) is larger than a typical convenience store, but it is more expensive.
 * Fast food – It's everywhere, but fast food on a daily basis is seldom nutritious or satisfying.
 * Farmer's markets – Great way to get local produce and meet local folks.
 * Supermarkets – Cheaper than restaurants.
 * Campground stores – Many campgrounds have stores in the campground with ice, firewood, and some canned goods, though often the prices are higher than the local norm due to having a "captive market".
 * Truck stops – Some truck stops (in the USA: especially TA and Petro) have sit down restaurants. Truckers know the roads well and often a good way to find the best restaurant on a highway is to look for a collection of big rigs outside. This is almost certain to get you moderate prices and large servings, and sometimes the cooking is very good as well.<br
 * Stops for chartered buses – These are used also as truck stops, but in addition to truck drivers, they are used to offer a meal for a bus-load of tourists, with preferences perhaps different from truck drivers. There may be facilities for children.
 * Ordinary restaurants and shops – you may want to park somewhere with public transport in reach or at walking distance from the centre, explore the town and enjoy normal restaurants.
 * Outdoor cooking – Can be an enjoyable option if open fires are permitted or you have a camp stove. Many campgrounds have barbecue facilities.

Sleep

Some campers just use their vehicle for transportation, pitching a stand-alone tent to sleep in. Some use it to pull a pop-up trailer/tent or use their car or van as part of the tent or shade structure. Some drive large vans or recreational vehicles to sleep in, which may include many of the comforts of home (on a more compact scale). In car camping lingo, "boondocking" or "dry camping" refers to camping anywhere that RV hookups are not present. How long one can comfortably do this depends on the capacities of your rig's generator, LP gas, water storage, and wastewater tanks. Setting up a tent on private property or in a town of any size can easily attract unwanted attention. Sleeping in the car outside campgrounds may or may not be accepted.

In the Nordic countries, the right of access allows campers to stay overnight practically everywhere outside built-up areas, as long as they do not disturb residents or cause damage. Parking may be restricted, though, especially in Norway.

Apps like iOverlander, Park4night and Campercontact provide a wealth of information on where to stay and the services different places offer. For Australia and New Zealand, try Campermate as well.

OpenstreetMap can be used offline using apps such as OsmAnd and websites Open Camping Map to find camping sites.

 * RV campgrounds are the most obvious place to camp. While amenities vary greatly with location, virtually all will have hookups for water and electricity, and for grey and black water disposal. Nationwide chains in USA and Canada include KOA Kampgrounds.
 * U.S. State parks and Canadian provincial parks. Research ahead, look for nearby state parks make sure camping and/or RVs are allowed. You can also consult a park lists local to your area to save time. Some of these may only provide "dry camping" sites.
 * National parks in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand often have campsites with spaces for RVs. Check each individual national park to be sure.
 * BLM Land and Federal Wildlife Refuges in USA: Most allow overnight camping, just ask the ranger. Great way to bird-watch or spot wildlife at sunrise.
 * Rest areas. Well patrolled in some countries; some areas have rules against overnighting. However, in practice, these are usually only enforced to keep vagrants, drunks, or other undesirable elements away. Police generally let car campers stay overnight.
 * Truck stops. Again ask, but almost always allowed. Some offer dump sites.  Showers are available for a fee or free with purchase of diesel fuel.  Make sure you are not blocking truck pathways.  It is best to refrain from using rooms that pop out as this takes up additional parking spaces.
 * Parking lots. Use common sense and courtesy here. In the U.S., many 24-hour  Wal-Mart stores informally allow car camping overnight on their parking lots, as do some shopping malls, restaurants, etc. Never stay on a parking lot longer than 12 hours, and try to leave by 9AM or when regular customers begin to arrive. Do not use awnings or BBQs. Common courtesy says you should buy something at the store where you are parked or eat at the restaurant.
 * Casinos. Most casinos in some countries allow overnight camping or even have full fledged RV hookups. At casinos with RV parks, ask first inside the casino if they have a coupon or other promotion for RV'ers. Sometimes, you can score a hookup for free.
 * Amusement parks Great if you plan to go to the amusement park the next day, of dubious value otherwise, and many amusement parks charge for parking. Some also have special areas for RV'ers, call ahead to ask.

Drink
Many campgrounds will have drinking water at the site, but you will need to bring your own into some primitive sites. Some campsites have cafes, kiosks or vending machines, perhaps selling soft drinks, snacks, coffee, etc.

Remember, alcohol and driving do not mix. By-laws regarding alcohol consumption at campgrounds vary greatly; some ban alcohol altogether (either for legal-liability reasons or to placate other campers, such as families with children) while others might have a small bar on the premises. United States campsites can sometimes be strict enough to check your cooler for beer when you arrive.

Work
"Workamping", i.e. working while staying at a camp site, is an ideal arrangement for those who want to enjoy RV'ing on a full-time or part-time basis. You may or may not receive monetary compensation. RV parks offer either paid or volunteer positions or a combination thereof. Some will only provide you with a "free" campsite (with full hook-ups), whereas others will compensate you for your hours worked. Those who pay you will charge for your campsite, generally. Make sure you discuss specific job duties and expectations, additional costs such as uniforms and cleaning, and the hours you want to work prior to accepting a job.

Volunteer opportunities also exist - mostly at National or State parks in the U.S. While the only compensation is usually a free RV hookup, many people report very high satisfaction with these jobs.

Other work possibilities abound for those with "portable" careers - such as writers and artists, or those with careers that afford time off during the summer. For example, there are RVing accountants, teachers, and dentists.

Health and hygiene

You can often expect toilets (of some kind) at any campground, but facilities such as laundry, telephones, showers, etc., depend on the site; you'll want to find out about these before planning a long stay.

Most YMCAs around offer amenities such as hot showers, saunas, pools and exercise equipment. Usually the cost for a non-member day pass is around $4, but if you hold a membership, you can use any of the facilities at any location for free. This includes fitness classes such as Yoga and Kickboxing.

In the U.S., truck stops offer showers. They are usually free with any purchase of diesel.

Truck GPS
If you have a large RV you should consider purchasing a truck GPS. A truck GPS is more expensive than a regular GPS, but it provides the following extra features:

 * larger screen
 * automatically avoids low bridges and underpasses
 * provides locations to park including Wal-Marts and truck stops

The major U.S. truck store chains (Pilot/Flying J, TA/Petro, and Love's) always have at least one model on sale each month.

Stay safe
Try to arrive at your overnight site well before sundown. Not only is this common courtesy at RV campgrounds, where others may be sleeping, but in the dark you may not notice obviously bad places to camp (such as an area littered with broken glass, or in front of a farm gate).

As much as you might like to believe that anyone who shares your love of the outdoors has good enough character to respect your belongings, you do have to take precautions against theft. Keep valuables with you whenever you can. When you can't, leave them locked in the car out of sight. Don't leave items (even inexpensive ones) sitting out in plain view when you leave the site.

Do not assume that your automobile association's roadside assistance will provide for recovery of both your vehicle and camper trailer if you break down. Most are equipped to tow cars and light trucks (without trailers) to a repair facility, but a large motorhome (as one integrated vehicle) may require specialised equipment to transport if disabled. Some caravan clubs and RV associations may be able to resell third-party insurance to provide suitable roadside assistance; in the USA, the for-profit "Good Sam Club" sells coverage.

Downtown areas of cities are almost never good places to car camp.

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Carcass Island

Carcass Island (Spanish: Isla del Rosario) is in the northwestern portion of the Falkland Islands. It is a favourite of birders as it is one of the only islands in the country with no introduced rats, cats, or other predatory animals, so land-breeding birds have not been affected.

The only settlement on the island is, where lodging is available.

Get in
Visitors to Carcass Island arrive either via the government air service to the island's or on one of the many cruise ships that stop at the island each summer.

See

Carcass is one of the few islands within the Falklands that has remained free of cats and rats, and as a result it boasts one of the largest populations of songbirds. Other birds that are present include gentoo penguins, magellanic penguins, king cormorants and the striated caracaras (aka Johnny Rook). Marine mammals (sea lions, elephant seals, dolphins) are regular visitors to the beaches.

Do
There are no guided excursions, but the island is small enough that it can be easily toured by walking. A walk round the northern half of the island and then back over the central ridge to the settlement makes for an excellent full day's walk with breaks for watching the wildlife.

Buy, eat and drink
Limited supplies are available for purchase at the settlement; fresh produce should be purchased in Stanley and brought along. A fully-catered stay may be possible, but must be confirmed with the owners prior to arrival.

Sleep
Shared lodging is available at the main settlement of the island. The available cottages are heated and offer full kitchens.

Go next

 * Pebble Island
 * Port Howard
 * Saunders Island
 * Stanley
 * West Point Island

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Carcassonne

Carcassonne is a city in southern France, best known for its UNESCO World Heritage listed walled city. It can be visited comfortably as a day trip. Among board game enthusiasts, the city may ring a bell as the inspiration for the 2000 German board game of the same name.

Understand

Carcassonne is divided into two main parts:

Carcassonne was one of the centers of the Cathars and was fought over during the Albigensian Crusade in the early 1200s; the Crusaders took it, the Cathars took it back, and the Crusaders took it again.
 * The Cité de Carcassonne, a medieval fortress settlement with a history that exceeds two and a half thousand years. Picturesque fortifications (over 3 km of walls with 52 towers, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was partly shot here) were reconstructed by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century but, as with most monuments reconstructed in those times, authenticity was not the main objective. It is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
 * The town centre, known as the ville basse (literally 'lower city'), where the other sights and hotels are located.

By train
High speed TGV trains from Lyon, Barcelona and Toulouse call at Carcassone. Slower Intercités between Bordeaux, Marseille (and overnight Corail Lunéa couchette trains between Paris and Cerbère / Port-Bou) also stop.

An extensive network of frequent, modern and comfortable regional services is provided by SNCF's TER Languedoc-Roussillon, with services to Toulouse, Narbonne, Marseille, Cerbère, Perpignan, Limoux and Quillan.

The train journey from Toulouse is around 1hr to 1hr 15min depending on the train type.

By plane
Ryanair serves the airport to/from Billund,Charleroi, Cork, Dublin, Eindhoven, Glasgow (Prestwick), Liverpool, London-Stansted, Nottingham (East Midlands airport) and Porto.

A shuttle bus (navette aéroport; €5 per person) runs between the airport and Carcassonne town centre (SNCF railway station). Some shuttle buses also stop at the Cité. The shuttle bus timetable is available at the airport website.

A taxi between the airport and Carcassonne town centre costs around €10 to €15, whilst a taxi between the airport and the Cité costs around €15 to €20.

Alternatively, you can fly into Toulouse Airport.

Get around
The Cité is around 20 minutes by foot from the railway station. The main tourist sights in Carcassonne are situated within easy walking distance of each other.

Tourist maps of Carcassonne are available from one of the three tourist information offices. There is one tourist information centre situated once you leave the railway station and cross the bridge, on the right-hand side of the road near the junction between Boulevard Omer Sarraut and Avenue Mal Joffre. There are also tourist information centres in the Cité and in the town centre at 28 rue de Verdun.

There is a taxi stand outside the railway station. You can also book a taxi by calling, which is the one single official hotline for booking all taxis in Carcassonne. For more information, visit the official website of the Association of Carcassonne Radio Taxis.

There are no left luggage facilities at the train station, though you can leave your luggage at the Hotel La Bastide Saint Louis (42 rue Barbes 11000 Carcassonne; €3 for 1/2 day and €5 for 1 day), which is useful if you wish to visit Carcassonne before catching a flight from Carcassonne airport.

See

 * The Cité: historic fortress (built upon ruins predating Christianity) that was featured in the movie Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves. Around 20 minutes by foot from the railway station.

Do

 * Medieval jousting displays are held twice a day between the two walls during the tournament in July and August. Whilst this may sound like a typical tourist activity, this is actually a very impressive and entertaining display of horsemanship and combative competition. Entry is €11 for adults as of Summer 2021.
 * Rugby league: AS Carcassone play in Elite 1, the top French tier for 13-a-side rugby. Their home ground is Stade Albert Domec (capacity 10,000) on the east river bank in the lower town. The playing season is Sept-April.
 * Around half of July there is a huge firework show (the second biggest in France).
 * Around half of July there is a huge firework show (the second biggest in France).
 * Around half of July there is a huge firework show (the second biggest in France).

Eat
Don't leave Carcassonne without trying cassoulet, a local dish made of beans, sausage and duck. Foie gras is also a speciality of the region, so expect it to be on many menus.

There are bars around the train station that offer cheap eats. There are a few restaurants on rue Trivalle, the road that connects the town centre with the Cité. There are also quite a few restaurants clustered around the main square inside the Cité, the majority of which have outside tables so you can people-watch and enjoy the buzz of the square on summer evenings!

As Carcassonne can get quite touristy during the summer season, restaurants can become crowded and the prices charged can be a bit over the top. You may therefore wish to eat away from the Cité, perhaps in the town centre instead, or better in one of the enchanting villages away from Carcassonne.

Splurge
Budget permitting, there are several excellent restaurants inside the Cité, serving really good regional food. These all serve divine food and the service is, as you would expect, impeccable.

Drink
Try the regional wines. Wines of the Grand Carcassonne region use six AOCs (Minervois, Minervois La Livinière, Corbières, Malepère, Cabardès and Languedoc) and four IGPs (Cité de Carcassonne, Coteaux de Peyriac, Aude and Pays d’Oc).

Sleep
It is advisable to book earlier if visiting Carcassonne during the high season.

Go next

 * Much to see in this somewhat neglected region of France. Get into the hills and visit little villages like Minerve. Try using the Michelin maps but forsake the red roads and take to the little white roads. You will be rewarded by seeing lovely little places that tour buses etc. never visit.
 * There are regular barge trips along the historic Canal du Midi, and these are a very relaxing way of spending some time. The boats leave from the jetty just outside the main train station, and tickets can be bought from clearly signposted vendors at the canal-side (just beside the lock). Multilingual commentary is provided on the history of the canal and the various sights along the way.
 * Limoux — Small town south of Carcassonne known for its sparkling wine and Le Carnaval de Limoux, which is a three-month carnival held each winter.
 * Toulouse — 4th largest city in France and a popular tourist destination, about 95 km north-west by road

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Cardamom and Elephant Mountains

Cardamom and Elephant Mountains is a region of Cambodia and includes the provinces of Battambang, Koh Kong, Pursat, Kampong Speu (or Kampong Spoe), Kampot, Kep, Pailin and Sihanoukville.

Cities

 * (Kampong Spoe)
 * (Kampong Spoe)
 * (Kampong Spoe)

Understand
One of the least developed regions of the country, the mountain areas suffer from poor infrastructure and remain heavily mined. The coastal areas around Sihanoukville are being actively developed for tourism but as yet remain largely unspoilt and still offer peaceful beaches.

Get in
The region is linked to Phnom Penh by 3 paved roads;
 * National Highway 5, running from Phnom Penh, via Battambang to Poipet
 * National Highway 3, running from Phnom Penh to Kampot
 * National Highway 4, running from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville

The region is linked to Thailand by 2 paved roads;
 * National Highway 57, running from the Ban Pakard/Pailin border crossing to Battambang
 * National Highway 48, running from the Trat/Koh Kong border crossing, joining National Highway 4 north of Sihanoukville.

Reaching the northern mountainous region from Koh Kong is possible but represents more of an adventure than a transport connection. Expect tough conditions, even for a dirt bike.

Sleep
Book lodging ahead of time in the high season (winter).

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Cardenás

Cardenás is a city of 80,000 people (2020) in Tabasco. Cárdenas is a progressive city, a vital center for the oil, sugar, rice and chocolate industries; as well as an important communications hub inside and outside the state, as it is crossed by federal highway 180, which connects the Southeast region with the center of the country.

Understand
Cardenás is a small city 50 km (30 mi) from Villahermosa.

As very few people in Cardenás speak English; Spanish is an absolute necessity.

Climate
The climate, as in most of the state, is hot-humid. The temperature can reach 45º C some days, and, in general, averages 25 °C with little variation during the year, except during winter, when there are significant drops.

By bus
Cardenás is readily reached by first- and second-class buses from Villahermosa and other cities in Mexico. First-class ADO buses from Villahermosa depart nearly three times an hour at their peak, and no less than every hour at other times of the day.

By car
Cardenás is accessible on Federal Highway 180, which links it to Villahermosa to the west and Coatzcoalcos to the east; and Federal Highway 187, which runs to Comalcalco and Paraiso to the north and Chiapas to the south.

By thumb
Hitchhiking is not recommended in Mexico, especially for young female foreigners.

See

 * Carlos Pellicer Museum exhibits works by the poet, photographs and archaeological pieces of the Olmec culture are exhibited.
 * The mural "La Heroica Cárdenas through its history", made by the muralist painter Homero Magaña Arellano, is in the Municipal Palace. In this mural the history of the city is captured, from the colonial era, the foundation, the battles, and the development of the population.
 * The mural "The Evolution of Man", by Ponce Montuy, is in the Carlos Pellicer Cámara museum.

Go next

 * Comalcalco
 * Villahermosa
 * Pantanos de Centla
 * Coatzacoalcos

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Cardiff

Cardiff (Welsh: Caerdydd) is the capital and largest city of Wales. It used to be an industrial city, but is now a lively and modern capital city and a tourism hot spot. The city is friendly to pedestrians, and summer is by far the best time to visit, with large festivals, and outdoor dining and drinking.

The city centre has been intensely developed in the 21st century, and is now considered to be one of the top ten shopping destinations in the United Kingdom. Cardiff is a green city, and this is complemented by Bute Park which sits in the heart of the city. It has a reputation as a city of castles, having 5 of them within its surroundings. As of 2023, the city's population stands at roughly 360,000, with 1.1 million living in the metropolitan area.

Understand
Cardiff is on the south coast of the South Wales plain, with a shoreline on the Bristol Channel. It lies at the mouth of three rivers: the Taff, the Ely and the Rhymney, with the Taff flowing through the city centre and all three reaching the sea at Cardiff Bay. Cardiff is quite a flat city, a characteristic that helped it become one of the world's leading ports for the transport of coal from the rugged south Wales Valleys.

Around 12% of the residents of Cardiff speak some Welsh, and all public signs in the city are in both Welsh and English. However, as elsewhere in Wales, English is universally understood.

City
Cardiff's city centre is in the southern portion of the city just north of Cardiff Bay. It is traditionally centred at the castle, bounded to the north by the historic civic centre, large Bute park arboretum and university buildings, by the River Taff to the west, and by the Valleys and National rail lines to the east and south respectively. Growth is pushing the city centre beyond these boundaries, especially in regard to commercial office and residential provision. In particular, the area south of the original city centre towards and including Cardiff Bay has been almost completely redeveloped.

A unique feature of the city is its friendly local population; you can strike up a conversation with almost anyone you meet and speak as if old friends, whether on the bus or in the queue to buy something in a shop. These brief friendly interactions throughout the day make Cardiff an ideal city for lone travellers. The city has a long history of inter-racial marriages and a thriving gay scene making it one of the most welcoming and tolerant cities in the UK.

Cardiff is popular for location filming; Doctor Who has been made here since 2005, and Casualty since 2011. It also has a rich musical history, being the site of many escapades by the famous bands of the Welsh indie music movement such as Catatonia, Super Furry Animals and the Stereophonics. The stunning St. John the Baptist church, gracing the centre of the city, is food for the soul and nearby the Rummer Tavern pub one of the oldest surviving in the city is food for the spirit. Cardiff is the venue of many football and rugby games due to the state-of-the-art stadiums, and Cardiff International Arena's many events such as Comic Con Wales. The Bay area is rich with bars and restaurants and is home to the famous Wales Millennium Centre where one can see anything from comedy to ballet and opera.

Cardiff is a city of life and learning having a huge student population during term time. Many graduates choose to remain due to the friendly and inclusive nature of the city.

It is possible to walk, bike or ride across Cardiff almost entirely via the parks: the Earl of Bute’s lasting legacy to the people of Cardiff. Summer days see the city parks fill with sun-worshippers and snow days see them fill with people playing and snowball fighting with each other!

History
Cardiff's history follows its castle, which has been occupied since the Romans created a fort on the river Taff over 2,000 years ago. The name 'Cardiff' may have come from 'Caer' = fort, on the 'Taff'.) The fort's original walls can still be seen highlighted around the base of Cardiff Castle's walls. In Medieval times the castle grew, and a small town spread from its south gate; the Medieval street pattern can still be seen around High Street. In the 15th century, the town was destroyed by the last great Welsh prince, Owain Glyndwr. Successive owners fortified the castle and the town timidly grew until the Industrial Revolution, when the 2nd Marquess of Bute built the Glamorganshire Canal to transport coal from the Welsh valleys through Cardiff's docks.

Combined with the later arrival of the railways, Cardiff's population exploded and the docks grew to become the largest coal-exporting port in the world. At its peak, the price of the world's coal was determined at Cardiff's Coal Exchange and the first ever £1,000,000 cheque was written here in 1901 (equivalent to £124,000,000 in 2020). Cardiff was the third largest port of the British Empire, resulting in Edward VII granting Cardiff city status in 1905. With the rise of the city's fortunes, the Marquis of Bute transformed Cardiff castle into a fairytale gothic palace. He also donated land to build the civic centre which contains the City Hall, National Museum, university and government buildings, all built in elaborate neo-classical Baroque styles out of white Portland stone.

The Marquis also commissioned the architect William Burges to design many public and residential buildings in a distinctive Gothic style - many are still visible in the city centre and the inner suburbs. Wales did not have a de jure capital until 1955, when Cardiff was chosen as the largest city. However, with the post-War decline of coal, the city's docks became increasingly abandoned, and in the 1990s the city's transformation began with the building of a barrage to stop the world's second-largest tidal range from revealing dirty mud flats, and creating what is today Europe's largest waterfront regeneration project.

The Bay today is a mixture of apartments, sport, leisure and culture and its success has also seen a rejuvenation of the city centre, where large-scale pedestrianisation and the massive St David's redevelopment in 2009 have created a vibrant city, combining the best of the old, sitting close to modern architecture and amenities. As for the Castle, it was handed over to the people of Cardiff and is now a major tourist, corporate and cultural attraction, an indication of where the city's future lies.

Profile
Cardiff has a strong sporting and cultural presence given that it is the capital city, and therefore plays host to most Welsh sporting events, especially since the opening of the Millennium Stadium in the city centre. One of the city's charms is when it plays host to matches, the city centre atmosphere can be extraordinary, being swelled by 75,000 attendees and thousands of revellers.

Cardiff used to be quite a gritty city with the port and industry playing a huge role — Cardiff's ports were once among the most important in the world. Notable milestones were when Cardiff Bay (sometimes called Tiger Bay) was the first area of modern Britain to be thought of as a multicultural area given the huge part immigrants played in the city's ports. The area is still home to one of the oldest and largest expatriate Somali communities in the world. The world's first 'million-pound' deal was also signed at the Bay's own Coal Exchange building.

The city has moved away from its industrial past, however, and has been transformed by developments such as Cardiff Bay, which now hosts famous and striking landmarks such as the National Assembly for Wales and the spectacular Wales Millennium Centre. Massive investments have also been made throughout other parts of the city, such as the opening of the Millennium Stadium and the massive Saint David's shopping centre.

When to go
Cardiff is best to visit during late spring to early autumn as the warm weather adds to the city's pleasures and allows maximum experience of all the sites and areas of the city. Although the city usually benefits from mild weather all year round, like much of Wales it also receives substantial rainfall, especially in winter. Being close to the sea and having a comparatively mild climate compared to other parts of England and Wales it also avoids much of the snowfall seen in other parts of the country in winter.

Cardiff Airport
is the city's only airport, which lies just west of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan. Airlines which fly into Cardiff include KLM, Ryanair and TUI. There are direct flights from cities throughout the UK and Europe, including Amsterdam, Dublin and Edinburgh.

You can get from the airport into Cardiff using public transportː

 * Adventure Travel 304 bus direct to Cardiff International Sports Village and Cardiff Bay
 * Rail Link 905 bus to railway station, then Transport for Wales (TfW) train into Cardiff Central or Cardiff Queen Street stations.

You can hire a car with Avis, Enterprise and Europcar from Cardiff Airport.

Further afield
Alternative, larger airports lie in England.

Bristol Airport, served by easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair, TUI and other airlines, is 20 miles from Cardiff "as the crow flies". You can get from Bristol Airport into Cardiff using public transportː

 * National Express 216 coach direct into Cardiff city centre
 * Bristol Airport Flyer bus to Bristol Temple Meads railway station, then Great Western Railway (GWR) train into Cardiff Central

London Heathrow Airport is the UK's largest airport, with long-haul flights from destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and South America. Heathrow is connected with Cardiff by road, along the M4 motorway. You can get from Heathrow into Cardiff using public transportː

 * Megabus coach direct into Cardiff city centre
 * National Express 201/202 coaches direct into Cardiff city centre
 * Elizabeth line into London Paddington or RA1 RailAir coach to Reading railway station, then Great Western Railway (GWR) train into Cardiff Central

By train

 * Wikivoyage has a guide to Rail travel in Great Britain.

There are two main railway stations in Cardiff. These are and. Entry and exit to the platforms are controlled using ticket barriers. You can buy tickets at the stations, which have vending machines and staffed ticket offices during the daytimes. All stations in Cardiff are part of the National Rail network. You can get to Cardiff Central on long-distance and local trains.

Trains from London depart from Paddington (Interchangeː ) and are operated by Great Western Railway (GWR). They run roughly half-hourly and call at Reading, Swindon, Bristol Parkway and Newport. Trains from Bristol depart from both Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads, also operated by GWR. There are also local GWR routes into Cardiff Central from Portsmouth, Southampton, Salisbury, Bath, Taunton and Weston-Super-Mare. Trains from The Midlands are operated by CrossCountry - from some major cities in England including Nottingham (Interchangeː  ), Derby, Birmingham (Interchangeː ) and Gloucester.

Most trains from elsewhere in Wales are run by Transport for Wales (TfW). This includes long-distance trains from Holyhead, Bangor, Llandudno Junction, Chester, Wrexham General, Cwmbran, Carmarthen, Llanelli, Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend. Some services from Carmarthen and Swansea are also run by GWR. TfW also runs long-distance trains from Manchester Piccadilly (Interchangeː  ' ' '), Chester (Interchangeː '), Crewe, Shrewsbury and Hereford. There are also local TfW trains from Cardiff's suburbs, as well as surrounding towns including Barry, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Penarth and Pontypridd.

You can get to Cardiff Queen Street on local trains run by TfW.

Other stations in Cardiff are served by local routes, includingː

 * for Cardiff University
 * and for Roath Park
 * and for Cardiff City Stadium
 * and for Cardiff City Stadium

By car
Several major routes connect Cardiff with towns and cities throughout Wales and England.

The M4 motorway connects the city with London, Heathrow Airport ,  (Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport), Reading, Swindon, Bath, Bristol,  (Birmingham, Exeter), Newport, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Swansea and  (Fishguard ). Several junctions serve Cardiffː

Other main routes into Cardiff includeː
 * Junction 29.svg UK-Motorway-A48 (M).svg into eastern Cardiff, Roath and University Hospital of Wales (Heath Hospital)
 * Junction 30.svg  into Pontprennau
 * Junction 32.svg  into Whitchurch, Gabalfa, University Hospital of Wales (Heath Hospital), Cathays and Cardiff city centre
 * Junction 33.png ' into western Cardiff, Cardiff City FC and Cardiff Bay, also for Cardiff Airport '

 * A48 from Newport, Cowbridge and Bridgend
 * A469 from Caerphilly
 * A470 from Brecon, Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd
 * A4050 from Barry, also from Cardiff Airport
 * A4119 from Llantrisant and The Rhondda
 * A4160 from Penarth

There are several car parks in Cardiff. Cardiff Council operates several car parks throughout the city and has a list online. Other car park operators include NCP (Dumfries Place, Stadium, Greyfriars, Knox Road etc.), Q-Park (Cardiff Bay) and St David's Dewi Sant (shopping centre). Major car parks are signposted from some main routes in the city centre and Cardiff Bay.

You can "Park and Ride" into Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street from some railway stations. Transport for Wales (TfW) has a list of Park and Ride stations on its website. These include stations at (260 spaces),  (43) and  (290).

By coach
Coaches arrive into several destinations in Cardiff city centre. National Express coaches arrive into. Megabus coaches arrive into near Cardiff Castle and  near Cardiff University. FlixBus coaches arrive into.

Coaches from London are operated by FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. Most services depart from London Victoria Coach Station (Interchangeː ). Some depart from London Gatwick and London Heathrow airports, and call at Bristol and Newport. National Express route 216 connects Bristol Airport to Cardiff. Coaches from Swansea are also operated by these operators, stopping to pick up passengers in Port Talbot and Bridgend. National Express operates buses from destinations in West Wales - including routes 507 from Llanelli and 112 and 508 from Haverfordwest, Tenby and Carmarthen.

Coaches from Birmingham include Megabus route M36N and National Express routes 110, 111 and 112. Megabus route M36N also connects Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Leeds and Manchester with the Welsh capital.

Bus routes into the capital includeː

 * TrawsCymru T4 - from Newtown (Limited), Llandrindod Wells (Limited), Builth Wells (Limited), Brecon (Limited), Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd
 * Cymru Clipper X2 - from Porthcawl, Bridgend and Cowbridge
 * Stagecoach X3 - from Pontypool and Cwmbran
 * Newport Bus X30 - from Newport (Express)
 * Stagecoach X32 - from Maerdy, Porth and Pontypridd (Express)
 * Stagecoach 26 - from Blackwood, Caerphilly and Nantgarw
 * Cardiff Bus/Newport Bus 30 - from Newport
 * Stagecoach 86X - from Caerphilly
 * Cardiff Bus 93, 94, 95 - from Barry, Dinas Powys (93, 95), Sully (94) and Penarth (93, 94)
 * Cardiff Bus 96 - from Barry Island, Barry and Wenvoe
 * Stagecoach 122 - from Tonypandy and Talbot Green
 * Stagecoach 124 - from Maerdy, Porth and Talbot Green
 * Stagecoach 132 - from Maerdy, Porth and Pontypridd
 * Adventure Travel 304 - from Llantwit Major, Cardiff Airport, Barry and Dinas Powys
 * Adventure Travel 320 - from Talbot Green, Pontyclun and St Fagans

On foot

Cardiff is a large city with two reasonably compact central areas - the city centre and Cardiff Bay. The walk between Cardiff Central Library in the city centre and the Bay is approximately one mile along flat, roadside pavements. Llandaff Cathedral and Cardiff Metropolitan University are further out - approximately two miles from Cardiff Castle in the centre, and approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay.

Attractions in the city centre are signposted. Some of the main shopping areas, including parts of St Mary's Street, The Hayes and Queen Street are pedestrianised. These wide boulevards have no access to vehicular traffic.

Attractions in Cardiff Bay are also signposted. The Wales Coast Path is also signposted through the Bay. From west to east, the route covers Penarth, the Barrage, the Norwegian Church, The Senedd, the Wales Millennium Centre, Atlantic Wharf, Splott, Tremorfa and the Wentlooge Levels.

By bike
Cardiff is a flat city with network of signposted cycling routes, many "segregated" from other road traffic. There are two formal river "trails" for cyclists through Cardiff. The Taff Trail is National Cycle Network Route 8, which is kept by Sustrans and follows the River Taffː

The Ely Trail is also kept by Sustrans and follows the River Elyː
 * Roald Dahl Plas
 * Principality Stadium (opposite bank)
 * Bute Park (opposite bank)
 * Sophia Gardens
 * Cardiff Metropolitan University (opposite bank)
 * Llandaff North
 * Route continues to Taff's Well, Pontypridd, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontsticill and Brecon. National Cycle Network Rout 8 continues to Builth Wells, Harlech, Caernarfon, Bangor and Holyhead.

 * Cardiff International Sports Village
 * Sanatorium Park
 * Ely
 * St Fagans and the St Fagans National Museum of History

There is plenty of free bike parking throughout the city centre, but you will need your own lock.

Check for cycling restrictions on a select number of paths and subways, including Queen Street, where cycling is prohibited.

Cycling charity PedalPower runs training and confidence building sessions and weekly bike rides, plus bike hire in Pontcanna and Cardiff Bay.

By bus
Cardiff Bus is responsible for the largest bus network in the capital. You can "tap on, tap off" on the bus using a Contactless debit or credit card, Apple Pay or Android Pay. Cardiff Bus promises to "work out the best ticket option for you based on your journeys, so you won't get charged more than the price of a day ticket".

The "Day to Go" fare using an iff top-up card is £4.40 within the Cardiff Fare Zone and £5.80 in the Cardiff and Barry "Plus" zone, as of December 2023. You can apply for an iff card by email or post, add credit online or sign up for a Direct Debit scheme.

Cardiff Bus operates a summer-only open-top bus service between Penarth, Cardiff Bay and Cardiff City Centre.

Cardiff Bus routes to key visitor destinations includeː

Adventure Travel operates a network of Cardiff routes, includingː
 * City Circle 1 (clockwise) and 2 (anti-clockwise) - via Cardiff Bay, Grangetown, Canton, Llandaff, University Hospital Wales and Splott
 * 4 - City centre to Ninian Park and Leckwith
 * Baycar 6 - regular city centre to Cardiff Bay shuttleː Canal Street (city centre) to Millennium Centre (Cardiff Bay)
 * 7 - City centre to Grangetown, Cardiff International Sports Village and Penarth
 * 8 - City centre to Grangetown and Cardiff Bay
 * 9 - University Hospital Wales, Cathays, city centre, Grangetown, Cardiff International Sports Village
 * M1 Met Rider - BBC Studios Llandaff, Cardiff Met Llandaff, Cathays, Roath, Cardiff Met Cyncoed (seasonal route)

 * C1 - across the city including (west to east)ː Culverhouse Cross, Ely, Victoria Park, Canton, city centre, Cathays, Llandeyrn and Pontprennau
 * 320 - City centre to Pontcanna, Fairwater and St Fagans, including the St Fagans National Museum of History (route continues to Peterston-super-Ely, Pendoylan, Hensol, Pontyclun and Talbot Green)

Other operators include First Cymru and Stagecoach. Worldwide City Sightseeing runs a Hop On-Hop Off tour in Cardiff.

Several bus operators including Cardiff Bus, Adventure Travel, First Cymru (X2) and Stagecoach accept Network Rider (across South East Wales) tickets. As of December 2023, adult tickets cost £9.

By train
Transport for Wales (TfW) runs local trains in and around Cardiff. They are part of the National Rail network. You can buy tickets at stations or online using the National Rail, Transport for Wales and The Trainline websites. There is a Transport for Wales app.

TfW offers a series of "rovers and rangers" which cover Cardiff. As of December 2023, these includeː

 * Explore Wales Pass - Valid for four days within an eight-day period for travel to anywhere in Wales by train. Also accepted on some First Cymru, Cardiff Bus and Stagecoach South Wales bus services. Adult ticketsː £104.
 * Explore the Capital - Unlimited same-day off-peak train travel within the Cardiff and Penarth areas. Adult ticketsː £4.80.
 * Explore Cardiff and the Valleys - Unlimited same-day travel in Cardiff and the Valleys, including the Barry, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Ebbw Vale, Maesteg, Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd areas. Valid all day on weekends, or after 9.30am Monday to Friday. Adult ticketsː £14.
 * Valleys Night Rider - Travel after 6.30pm in Cardiff and the Valleys, including the Barry, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Ebbw Vale, Maesteg, Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd areas. Adult ticketsː £7.90.

National Railcards are accepted on rail lines in and around Cardiff. This includes the 16-25 Railcard, 26-30 Railcard, the Senior Railcard and the Two Together Railcard.

The Valleys Senior Railcard costs ̩£13 and is valid for one year. Cardholders can get 50 off standard class day return fares between Valley Line stations (including stations in Cardiff).

The Valleys Student Railcard costs £13 and is valid for one year. Cardholders can get 34 per cent off all day tickets and 10 per cent off all season tickets on Valleys and Cardiff routes.

All rail routes in Cardiff pass through Cardiff Central or Cardiff Queen Street stations. Change at Cardiff Central for long-distance trains, including services to London Paddington, Birmingham, Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway, Manchester Piccadilly, Southampton Central and Swansea.

Rail routes in Cardiff run at least half hourly and includeː

 * Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay shuttle which runs up to five times per hour.
 * Cardiff Central to Aberdare/Merthyr Tydfil/Treherbert - Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays, Llandaf and Radyr. Onwards to Trefforest, Pontypridd and Aberdare or Merthyr Tydfil or Treherbert.
 * Cardiff Central to Bridgend - Cardiff Central, Grangetown and Cogan. Onwards to Barry, Llantwit Major and Bridgend, also to Barry Island.
 * Cardiff Central to Penarth - Cardiff Central, Grangetown, Dingle Road and Penarth.
 * Cardiff Central to Rhymney - Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen Street, Heath High Level, Llanishen, and Lisvane and Thornhill. Onwards to Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach and Rhymney.
 * Radyr to Coryton via Cardiff Central - Radyr, Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-gron Park, Ninian Park, Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen Street, Heath Low Level, Ty Glas, Birchgrove, Rhiwbina, Whitchurch, Coryton.

By taxi
Cardiff is not short of taxis. They can be flagged down on the street or booked in advance. Uber operates an extensive service in Cardiff, and many other local traditional taxi companies are also available:

Although a lot of taxis in the city centre are black, they have no set colour. Licensed taxis have a yellow plate on the rear bumper of the vehicle. Uber also operates in the Cardiff area

By boat
Aquabus runs all year 'round with a boat service between Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay and Castle Grounds in the city centre. The Aquabus City-Bay link has wheelchair, pushchair and cycle access.

There is a less regular Penarth (Barrage South) to Cardiff Bay service, also operated by Aquabus, and a Bay Cruise offer.

Landmarks

Museums and galleries

Do

 * Relax in Bute Park or in the grounds of the castle, for a break from the hustle of the city centre.
 * Visit Cardiff Bay a truly cosmopolitan experience full of restaurants, bars and cafes. A good place for a 'passeggiata' on a Sunday afternoon. Boat rides in the Bay (permanently water-filled since the barrage was built), a few shops, and a children's playground at the far end (near the historic Norwegian church) along with beautiful views across to Penarth.
 * Take a speed boat ride as it makes 360-degree turns in the water at 70 mph.
 * Walk along the bay from Mermaid quay to the barrage (near Penarth) to see for yourself how the water comes into the harbour from the sea. It is a 2 km walk with the harbour on one side of the path and the sea on the other. If you don't feel like walking you can hire a bicycle (you will come across the rental company on the way) or take a ride on the road train.

 * At near-by Penarth, cruise the Bristol channel during summer months to the likes of North Devon, Gower Peninsula and even occasionally Pembrokeshire on the paddle steamers Balmoral and Waverly. Penarth to Ilfracombe is particularly spectacular, taking in the massive cliffs of North Devon.
 * Next to Cardiff Airport, Barry is a port-town, which has a theme park, casino and heritage railway. With the closure of the docks, it has attracted more attention thanks to a beautiful beach and a popular BBC series, called Gavin & Stacey. The amusement park on Barry Island contains several funrides.
 * Go on the Taff Trail, some of the sights close to the city centre are breathtaking and the tranquility offers a great contrast to the busy city centre.
 * Go to the Brecon Beacons. 40 minutes drive from Cardiff, this Welsh National Park is a scenic retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city, offering activities such as climbing, paragliding, sailing and many more.
 * Go for a pint of Cardiff-made Brains beer in one of the city centre pubs on a match day at the Millennium Stadium.

Sports

 * Watch International Rugby at Millennium Stadium, in city centre. Wales play several internationals here each year. The most keenly followed are the Six Nations series against England, Scotland, Ireland, France and Italy in February and March each year: these sell out well in advance.
 * Cardiff Rugby (formerly Cardiff Blues) play club rugby union at Cardiff Arms Park. They play in the United Rugby Championship (formerly Pro14), the predominantly Celtic professional super-league.

 * Football: Cardiff City ("The Bluebirds") play soccer in the Championship, the game's second tier. Their stadium (capacity 33,300) is a mile west of city centre near Ninian Park railway station.
 * Cardiff MU - the Metropolitan University - play in the Cymru Premier League. That's the top tier within Wales, but mostly amateur and on a par with England's fifth tier National League. They play at Cyncoed Campus Stadium, capacity 1600, three miles north of city centre.

 * Cricket: Glamorgan County Cricket Club play in Division Two of the County Championship. Also here are Welsh Fire (Tân Cymreig) men's and women's teams playing in The Hundred short game. The stadium Sophia Gardens also occasionally hosts international matches; it's in the park half a mile north of the castle.
 * Ice hockey: Cardiff Devils play in Elite Ice Hockey League, the game's top tier. Their home rink is Ice Arena Wales.
 * Horse Riding: Cardiff Riding School, Pontcanna fields, Fields Park Road.
 * Rowing and Canoeing: Llandaff rowing club, Bridge road, Llandaff.

Events

 * St David's Day Parade is on 1 March each year, commemorating the patron saint of Wales.
 * Cardiff Children's Literature Festival is held in the grounds of Cardiff Castle each year, with the next on 20-21 April 2024, tbc.
 * Cardiff Mela celebrates Asian culture at Roald Dahl Plas, Cardiff Bay. The next is probably 2 June 2024, tbc.
 * Cardiff Singer of the World competition is held in St David's Hall in odd-numbered years. The next is probably 7-15 June 2025, tbc.
 * Pride Cymru is next held on 23-24 June 2024.
 * Tafwyl is a Welsh language and culture festival held in Bute Park, with the next on 15-16 July 2023.
 * The Welsh Proms are a series of classical concerts at St David's Hall each July. Fringe events cover genres such as jazz, country and folk.
 * Winter Wonderland in Dec-Jan is an outdoor public ice-rink and funfair in front of City Hall.

Cinemas and theatres
Cardiff has some of the best theatre and cinema in Wales and even across the UK, covering huge range including mainstream films, foreign and theatre.

Concerts
Cardiff has a great number of show and gig venues throughout the city; check with Shows in Cardiff.

More 'sedate' concerts are frequently held at St Davids Hall and The Welsh Millennium Centre.

Smaller gigs can be seen at many venues across the city including Callaghans, Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff Students Union, and Buffalo Bar.

Buy

Nicknamed the City of Arcades, Cardiff is great place for shopping in style and the Victorian arcades are worth a visit in themselves. They have lots of little shops, food markets, etc. Up-market home stores include Banana Custard (for kids).

Queen St, St Mary's Street and The Hayes are the major pedestrianised shopping streets which all branch off the castle, so it is easy to walk from shop to shop without fear of traffic. Queen Street has most of the usual lineup of Marks and Spencer, Topshop and River Island. The Hayes has been refurbished along with the massive St David's Shopping Centre that has drawn in a few big names such as Hugo Boss and the biggest John Lewis outside of London. St Marys street, the original shopping street of Cardiff has gradually declined, firstly after Queen Street was pedestrianised when the street saw a shift towards restaurants, bars and clubs, and then during the councils year long trial of closing the street to traffic. St Mary's Street is now pedestrianised for most of its length, with work still ongoing but it's worth a look as most of the city's grandest buildings are along its length with the large and oldest department store in Wales (Howells by House of Frasier), imposing entrance to the Central Market and elaborate entrances to the arcades being particular high points.

 * Queen Street, St. Mary's Street and The Hayes are the main shopping streets in Cardiff city centre. Queen Street houses the likes of Marks and Spencer, Boots and many other stores with entrances to the modern St Davids and Queens Arcade shopping centres, which also have entrances on the Hayes. Combine the old St Davids shopping centre, larger modern extension, John Lewis and Queens arcade and they make up one of the largest indoor shopping centres in the UK. St. Marys Street is home to a large 'Howells' or House of Fraser store, numerous arcades that house one-off shops with many of the arcades having entrances on the Hayes.
 * There are many tourist-oriented shops in front of the Castle and inside the Arcades so have a look around where you can find many Welsh souvenirs and gifts there.
 * Fish from Ashton's stall in the atmospheric indoor market, off the Hayes, Church Street or St Mary St.
 * Cheese from Madame Fromage in the Castle Arcade.
 * Music from Spillers Records, the oldest record shop in the world, is in the Morgan Arcade. In addition to selling music, it is the city's main location for buying tickets for alternative music concerts. Spillers was founded in 1894 by Henry Spiller at its original location in Queen’s Arcade.
 * Cheese from Madame Fromage in the Castle Arcade.
 * Music from Spillers Records, the oldest record shop in the world, is in the Morgan Arcade. In addition to selling music, it is the city's main location for buying tickets for alternative music concerts. Spillers was founded in 1894 by Henry Spiller at its original location in Queen’s Arcade.

Eat
It can be very difficult to book a table in the better restaurants on a Friday or Saturday evening. As a rule of thumb Mermaid Quay and the city centre are jam packed full with a varied contrast of eateries allowing you to experience many different tastes within a small area.

Vegetarian options are easy to find, and vegan options reasonably so.

In the centre see Cafe Minuet (Marcello's) in Castle Arcade, The Potted Pig on High Street. In Riverside try Madhav's for unusual vegetarian Indian food. In the Bay avoid all the chains at Mermaid Quay and look at Mr G's Soul Kitchen for Caribbean. In Canton try La Cuina (Catalan food) on Kings Road. Head to City Road for a massive variety of world cuisines.

Budget
There are lots of small eateries with reasonable, plentiful and quite tasty takes on the Full English breakfast, sandwiches, fish and chips, etc. Also, there is the Brewery Quarter, which contains a few well known and different restaurants. Also there are small cafes in the Indoor Market offering typical cafe food from toast to full roast dinners. prices typically range from 50p to £4. good deal for a quick fix.

 * In the city centre you can also find the chain restaurants Tortilla, Greggs (bakery), Wok to Walk and Franco Manca.
 * In the city centre you can also find the chain restaurants Tortilla, Greggs (bakery), Wok to Walk and Franco Manca.
 * In the city centre you can also find the chain restaurants Tortilla, Greggs (bakery), Wok to Walk and Franco Manca.
 * In the city centre you can also find the chain restaurants Tortilla, Greggs (bakery), Wok to Walk and Franco Manca.
 * In the city centre you can also find the chain restaurants Tortilla, Greggs (bakery), Wok to Walk and Franco Manca.
 * In the city centre you can also find the chain restaurants Tortilla, Greggs (bakery), Wok to Walk and Franco Manca.
 * In the city centre you can also find the chain restaurants Tortilla, Greggs (bakery), Wok to Walk and Franco Manca.
 * In the city centre you can also find the chain restaurants Tortilla, Greggs (bakery), Wok to Walk and Franco Manca.
 * In the city centre you can also find the chain restaurants Tortilla, Greggs (bakery), Wok to Walk and Franco Manca.

Drink
Cardiff is one of top nights out in Britain having the most pubs per square foot than anywhere else in the country. It has many late night pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants. In the city centre, St Mary's Street, Greyfriars Road and Mill Lane are especially lively and offer a variety of establishments to suit all tastes. Mermaid Quay is a lively, albeit smaller option to spend a warm summer night.

Cardiff is a place to drink, favoured by stag and hen parties from all over the UK. St Mary St contains many pubs and shops and becomes wild and exciting on Friday and Saturday nights. There are numerous clubs only a block short walk from Central Station that are bumping into the wee hours. An extensive venue and events list, including gigs and live bands can be found at What's on in Cardiff guide.

For a quieter drink, seek out:

Sleep
It can be very difficult to find rooms available or within a sensible price when the Millennium Stadium is hosting events, especially when Wales play in rugby or football, so plan around the dates or plan early as it will be much cheaper.

Budget

 * There are three other hostels in the city including Nos Da, Cardiff Backpackers and Nomad.
 * There are three other hostels in the city including Nos Da, Cardiff Backpackers and Nomad.
 * There are three other hostels in the city including Nos Da, Cardiff Backpackers and Nomad.

Mid-range

Learn
Cardiff is home to around 30,000 students studying in various colleges and universities across the city.

Connect
As of Aug 2022, Cardiff and its approach roads have 5G from all UK carriers. Wifi is widely available in public places.

Media

 * The Western Mail, based in Cardiff, and distributed throughout Wales.
 * South Wales Echo is the newspaper from and for Cardiff.
 * Capital FM The main local radio station for Cardiff and surrounding areas, providing listeners with up-to-date news, local information, as well as chart and contemporary music. Based in the Red Dragon Centre.
 * Nation Radio 106.8 & 107.3 FM. Local Rock radio station, with news and weather a nice refreshing change from the main stream stations.
 * Gold. Aims at an older audience than Red Dragon FM and also covers the same area.
 * ITV Wales News. Broadcast from Cardiff Bay.
 * What's on in Cardiff?. Online blog style magazine focusing on music and current events within the city centre.

Stay safe
Cardiff is quite a safe city, and certainly safer than most other major cities in the UK, with the centre having less overall crime than much smaller cities like Gloucester, Northampton and Derby, and far less than in the centre of London, Birmingham, Liverpool or Leeds. However, Cardiff has a relatively high rate of car theft crime rates. Make sure you remove all valuables from your vehicle, especially from show; and don't park at night in badly-lit streets in inner-city neighbourhoods such as Adamsdown, Splott, Riverside or Butetown. If you do need to leave a car overnight, several of the city-centre car parks offer cheap rates for all-night parking and are completely safe. Cardiff seems not to be plagued with a prominent red light district akin to many of the similarly-sized cities in England. However, areas such as Ocean Way in Adamsdown may be wise to avoid in the nights and early evenings in winter, as the area is known for prostitution. Anyone caught curb crawling is likely to be stopped and questioned by police, although more often than not, you will just be told to move on.

Alcohol-related violence is common in parts of Cardiff, especially on the weekends in the clubs and bars concentrated around St Mary Street and Greyfriars Road, so take extra caution to avoid offending anyone. (Cardiff Bay is usually less raucous at these times and attracts much less trouble.) In addition, as in any city, there are areas to avoid after dark: again, these include Adamsdown, Splott, Butetown, and the southern half of Riverside. Bute Park is largely unlit at night so also best avoided.

Go next
Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby

 * The Vale of Glamorgan, to the southwest of Cardiff contains the Victorian seaside towns of Penarth and Barry. Cowbridge is a picturesque town to the west. St Donat's Castle is one such attraction, a well-preserved 15th C. fortified house, with additions over the centuries. Fonmon Castle is also impressive, while ruined Ogmore has a lovely setting. Comeston Lakes is another beautiful place, with a well maintained country park.
 * The superb Glamorgan Heritage Coast, around 10 mi west of Cardiff, stretching from Llantwit Major to Ogmore-by-Sea, the majestic liassic/carboniferous cliffs provide sparkling views across the Bristol channel, and the small little back roads (particularly the road to ogmore-by-sea) provide some of the most spectacular driving routes in Wales.
 * Penarth - A Victorian seaside resort, now a suburb south of Cardiff. Known as "the Garden by the Sea”, it has a beautiful, historic pier. And Cosmeston Medieval Village, a "living history" medieval village in nearby Lavernock.
 * The Brecon Beacons and the town of Brecon are to the north.
 * Try taking the train to Newport, and then a bus to Caerleon and visiting the Roman amphitheatre there. It is quite well preserved and gives a real feel for how the Romans would have used the space.
 * It is possible to visit Hereford as a day trip, using either train or car.
 * Chepstow and Tintern, attractive ancient towns with staggering stone ruins on the border with England

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Cardigan

Cardigan (Welsh: Aberteifi) is a coastal town in western Wales. Over half the population speak Welsh as a first language.

By train

 * From London, some trains direct to Fishguard, but generally will need to change in Swansea.

By bus

 * Local buses from Fishguard and Aberystwyth link the town to the railway. Also, there is a direct service from Carmarthen.

By car

 * On the A487 between Aberaeron and Fishguard.

Connect
As of May 2022, Cardigan and its approach roads have 4G with EE, Three and Vodafone but no signal from O2. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Aberporth
 * Newport (Pembrokeshire)
 * Newcastle Emlyn

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Cardona

Cardona is a municipality of 4,700 people (2018) about 90 km north of Barcelona in Catalonia.

Understand
Near the town is an extensive deposit of rock salt. The salt forms a mountain mass (called Muntanya de Sal) covered by a thick bed of a reddish-brown clay, and apparently resting on a yellowish-grey sandstone. It is generally more or less translucent, and large masses of it are quite transparent. The hill has been worked like a mine since Roman times; pieces cut from it have been carved by artists in Cardona into images, crucifixes and many articles of an ornamental kind.

Get in
There is no train line near Cardona. The only way to get into town is via the C55

See

 * The Church of Sant Miquel, built in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 14th century in Gothic style. It houses a precious polyptych by Pere Vall, depicting St. Anne, the Virgin and St. Amador, and a 15th-century baptismal font.
 * Cardona Salt Mine: Tours are available at Cardona’s Salt Mountain Cultural Park. Closed on Mondays.
 * Cardona Salt Mine: Tours are available at Cardona’s Salt Mountain Cultural Park. Closed on Mondays.

Sleep
There are not too many options available in Cardona

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Cardston

Cardston is a town of about 3,600 people (2016) in the foothills of Southern Alberta. It was founded by a number of Mormon families from Utah and their temple was the first built outside of the United States. The main attraction of the town is its carriage museum, which is well worth the visit.

Understand
Cardston was settled in 1887 by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) from Utah Territory who travelled via the Macleod-Benton Trail to Alberta in one of the century's last wagon migrations. The official founder of the town is Charles Ora Card, after whom the town is named. The combined church and school was completed by January 29 the following year after their arrival.

Primary industries are education, health care, entrepreneurship, agriculture, and tourism. Cardston is one of the few communities in Canada where alcohol cannot be sold or purchased.

Cardston has a humid continental climate. Along with the rest of southern Alberta, Cardston is subject to chinooks, which occasionally brings temperatures in mid-winter soaring to 20 °C (68 °F). This same pattern results in more than 200 days of wind a year.

Get in
Cardston is at the junction of Highways 2 and 5. While a wagon train would be the most stylish way of getting to Cardston, those with a car can make the 80-km trip south from Lethbridge in about an hour via Highway 5.

Cardston is about 2½ hours south of Calgary on Highway 2.

No buses or trains reach Cardston.

Drink
This is a dry community, no alcohol is served in the town. The nearest liquor store is the Mountain Spirits Liquor Store 46 min west along Highway 5 in Waterton Lakes National Park.

Go next

 * Waterton Lakes National Park is half an hour away and offers many outdoor recreation options and beautiful scenery.
 * Frank Slide Interpretive Centre: In 1903, the mining town of Frank, Alberta, was devastated by 82 million tonnes of limestone crashing down from Turtle Mountain. The Frank Slide Interpretative Centre in the Crowsnest Pass, 130 km (81 mi) northwest of Cardston, tells of one of the greatest natural disasters in Canadian history.

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Cardwell

Cardwell resides on the tropical Cassowary Coast, North Queensland, Australia.

Understand
Cardwell is the launching pad for a variety of unique natural and cultural experiences. Situated between two World Heritage Areas i.e. Cardwell Range Queensland Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef. Cardwell resides on the southern shoreline of Rockingham Bay. Marine Parade Cardwell, Cardwell Jetty provides amazing coastal scenery. To the east and offshore lie densely vegetated continental island National Parks e.g. Hinchinbrook Island, Goold Island and the Brook Islands Group. To the north and east of Mission Beach are the Family Islands Group, Bedarra Island and Dunk Island.

The Girringun Aboriginal Corporation located in Cardwell represents the interests of nine Aboriginal Tribal Groups in the region. Cardwell lies within Girramay Country, while Hinchinbrook Island is Bandjin Country. The Girringun Aboriginal Coporation Centre hosts a Public Museum and locally produced Arts & Crafts.

Northwest of Cardwell along the upper reaches of the Murray River catchment is the Jumbun Aboriginal Community. Jumbun is at the foot of the mountainous rainforest escarpment, gateway to Murray Falls. A popular day trip location and camping destination. The Jumbun Community conduct small group guided tours of their Jumbun Museum and Traditional Lands centred on the Murray River and Murray Falls. Having resided on their traditional lands since colonization, the Jumbun Community still celebrate, maintain and share the cultural knowledge of their lands, waterways and rainforest. Jumbun Arts & Crafts are unique, renowned for their Juwun Basket and weaving techniques.

By plane
Dallachy Aerodrome lies to the north of Cardwell adjacent the Bruce Highway, contact the Cassowary Coast Regional Council for landing information.

By car
The Bruce Highway, named Victoria Street within the town limits links Townsville and Cairns, North Queensland provincial cities.

By train
The Cardwell Rail Station is located within easy walking distance to the Cardwell Cultural Precinct and CBD. Namely the Bush Telegraph & Heritage Centre and Hinchinbrook Art Gallery. Daily scheduled Coach services operate from Cardwell's transit zone in Brasenose Street.

By boat
Cardwell Public Boat Ramps are located at Meunga Creek and Marine Parade. The Cardwell Jetty can be used for temporary moorings. Both Cardwell Public Boat Ramps and Jetty are subject to local tidal and sea conditions. The Marina Public Boat Ramp remains unaccessible at low tide; it has failed to address the issues of boating access to the sheltered waters of the Channel, the estuaries, islands and the Great Barrier Reef. It.

Get around
Land Based Sightseeing:

Two Wheel Drive Vehicles, SUV's, Four Wheel Drives & Motorcycles. Sealed roadways, all weather unsealed roads; accessibility subject to climatic extremes e.g. Localised flooding, Cyclones.
 * Self Drive

Bruce Highway, Cardwell Forestry Drive, Girramay National Park, Kennedy Valley, Kirrama Range Road, Bilyana - Jumbum - Murray Falls. Roadways also suited to sealed/unsealed Road Cycling and Walking.
 * Scenic Road Routes

Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell Forestry, Edmund Kennedy National Park, Dalrymple Gap, Kirrama Range Road, Society Flats, Hinchinbrook Island Thorsborne Trail, Blencoe Falls "Juwun Walk."
 * Walking & Trail Walks

Local Cardwell Road Transport Service Providers:-

 * Cardwell Taxi & Charters.
 * Ingham Travel - Shuttle Passenger Services.

Marine & Hinchinbrook Island Activities:

Cardwell is renowned for Boating & Fishing. Regular Services operate to - Hinchinbrook Island - Missionary Bay - Cape Richards. Fishing Charters & Tours, Houseboat Hire and Motorboat Rentals can be arranged by local accommodation providers in Cardwell.

Do
Cultural Experiences:

 * Aboriginal Culture - Girringun Aboriginal Corporation, Jumbun Murray Upper.
 * Local History - Cardwell Bush Telegraph & Heritage Centre.
 * Arts & Crafts - Hinchinbrook Regional Arts Association.
 * Visitor Information - Cardwell Rainforest and Reef Centre.
 * Socializing, Dining, Events, Conventions, Sporting Competitions.

Outdoor Activity Experiences:

 * Lawn Bowls & Golf.
 * Day Trips - Sightseeing, Wildlife Sighting, Picnics, BBQ's and Camping.
 * Walking, Jogging, Cycling and Motorcycle Riding.
 * Swimming, Snorkelling, Spear Fishing and Scuba Diving.
 * Boating - Day Tours, Sailing and Cruising.
 * Net Casting, Crabbing, Baitcasting, Luring, Bottom Fishing and Game Fishing.

Special Interest:

 * Family Holiday, Extended Vacation, Rest, Relaxation, Sports Activities.
 * Photography - Attractions, Culture, Nature, Wildlife, Natural Landscape Features.
 * Visual Arts - Etching, Sketching and Water Colours.
 * Cross Country Touring - Mountain Bike & Motorcycle Riding.
 * Multi day Camping - Bushwalking, Trekking and Hiking.

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Carefree

Carefree is a small town in Greater Phoenix.

Buy
In the cozy heart of the town (the town center) near the sundial, there are a variety of shops and restaurants that offer a great dining and shopping experience.

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Carei

Carei (Hungarian:Nagykároly) is a small town in the Crişana region of Romania, near the Hungarian border at the northwest. Traditionally the more famous and more urbanized nearby sister town of Mátészalka and capital of the former Szatmár county, which contained cities like Mátészalka, Nyírbátor and Satu Mare (Szatmárnémeti), its history became significantly different in the 20th century, after it became part of Romania and received influences from Romanian culture and during communist times, experienced the heavy-industry oriented hard-line Ceauşescu-government, rather than the more liberal service-oriented Kádár-government of Hungary.

Understand
Many important events in Hungarian history took place in this town or in nearby places. Like Mátészalka, this town also existed since the Middle Ages. It became an important city of Medieval Hungary, getting various rights and privileges which usually only bigger settlements received. Various population exchanges, emigration and immigration happened during the Medieval and Early Modern periods, Hungarians, Swabians, Romanians and Jews came and went and the town became very multicultural and multireligious. It soon became the capital of the former Szatmár county.

During the 19th century various events concerning Jewish history, especially Jewish religious history happened in the town.

In the 20th century the town became part of Romania as Carei, first a less important town of Sălaj county, then as a more important town of Satu Mare county. During communist times the town received many blocks of apartments, had bases in several branches of light and heavy industry and was an important place of agricultural research.

Now, Carei is a multicultural, prosperous and exciting travel destination that is best described as a more urbanized and Romanian version of Mátészalka. Both Central European and Eastern European culture is present here, with some Balkan influence. Here you will find traditional Central European architecture, a Communist-influenced cityscape in the more modern areas of the town, and a laid-back and life-enjoying mentality that is also visible in countries like Bulgaria and Turkey, binding it all together to a concentrated mixture of everything Central Europe, Eastern Europe and the Balkans have to offer.

Talk
About half of the town is Romanian, the other half Hungarian. You have a chance in getting understood in both languages, most citizens are bilingual. Young people understand some English or German, older people may speak some French or other Romance languages.

By train
Carei is directly connected to Mátészalka, Hungary by train. Using this route you can easily move between Northeast Hungary and Northwest Romania without a car. This train is very slow (the trip is about 30 km and takes more than an hour), the international trains only come-and-go twice a day, and the ticket is a bit expensive.

But once you're in Carei, the town has very good and fast train connections to every part of Romania, including the Satu Mare-Bucharest sleeper train, which also stops here.

The train station is on the edge of town, and a somewhat long walk down a desolate suburban street is needed to reach the city center. Keep this in mind when you have a train to catch soon and you are in the city center!

By car
The car is the main method of transport in this area, and in Romania in general. The town has good roads towards Satu Mare and other parts of Romania and there is a border crossing at the nearby village of Urziceni to Hungary.

By thumb
You can try catching a bus or hitching a ride to Vállaj in Hungary, walking through the border crossing and once on the Romanian side at Urziceni, hitching a ride to the city center.

On foot
The town is not too big, you can easily get around on foot, if you aren't in a hurry.

By taxi
There are taxis waiting at various locations in the city center. They are not too expensive and are useful for getting around quickly. If you want to get to Hungary quickly, get one to take you to the Urziceni border crossing. It's 8 km away, so it isn't too expensive.

Drink
Some tasty Romanian beers can be obtained here, which aren't sold in Hungary.

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Careys Creek Track

Careys Creek Track is a tramping (hiking, bush walking) track about 20 km north of Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand. It runs from Evansdale, by Blueskin Bay, to Semple Road near the southern end of Silverpeaks Forest at Double Hill. It starts at a small public picnic area, Evansdale Glen, off State Highway 1 about 200 m north of the township of Evansdale.

Get in
All tracks are described here heading upstream or uphill. Careys Creek Track and its branches can be enjoyed in several ways:

 * walk in from either end then walk a loop of the two branch tracks and head back again
 * start at the Honeycomb Track entrance and go down one branch track, along the main track a short while and back up the other branch
 * start at either end, walk the full length and get picked up at the other end

Walk
Starting from, the first section follows an old farm vehicle track (now prohibited and impassable to vehicles). This mostly runs along the "true right" (that is, as you are facing downstream) of the valley but briefly criss-crosses the stream for two brief stretches, as the easiest vehicle route was sought. This results in four river crossings. The first of these pairs of crossings can be avoided by a rougher alternate route which scrambles over a steep bluff and becomes gradually less distinct until the main track is rejoined at the second crossing.

The track continues up the "true right" bank for some distance, at one point scrambling over an old landslide of dirt and boulders.

The second pair of crossings takes the track over to the "wrong" side (the "true left") again briefly as the Kilmog Creek flows in from the north. Here the Careys Creek valley swings south. The track continues on its usual "true right" side of the valley to a signpost marking the junction of the at the foot of Rongomai Ridge.

From here the track becomes a narrow foot track. This section probably dates back to the construction of a water supply pipeline in the early 20th century for a psychiatric hospital at Seacliff. After a short distance, an old dam of large stone blocks has been built over the creek. The dam no longer forms a lake as it has entirely filled with gravel and silt. There is a good waterfall over its crest. Further on, with interesting flora and fauna abounding, there is a 20-30 foot high dam with an impressive fall of water over the crest. Behind is a dark, dangerous-looking lake with a DoC sign warning of the danger of going too near. This is called Black Gully Dam and it has a steep path leading from its base up to a car-park on Doouble Hill Road. Many people leave a car at each end of this 7-hour walk so that they can avoid back-tracking. It's a very interesting walk with remnants of the old water-supply pipe often exposed. Much work has been completed on it by the Green Hut Track Group who claim to try to maintain tracks in this back-country area of Dunedin city.

Further up the valley from here the branches off. The main track continues south to the head of the Careys Creek valley. This southern section of the track, from the Honeycomb turnoff to the Semple Road carpark is by far the more interesting and follows the old pipeline closely. Previously little-used and often overgrown, it was extensively worked on in 2006 and is now clearly passable. Green Hut Track Group volunteers spent way over 700 hours clearing, benching and making it safer. The track passes another dam, Black Gully Dam (this one with a small lake) at the creek's source. The steps up from Black Gully Dam are steep and require caution. The track ends at a car park on.

Branch tracks
Rongomai Track has a steep climb from the valley floor up a ridge through dry native forest until the pine plantation is reached. Here the track continues as a forestry access road to. A short link before the end crosses over to Honeycomb Track, where during logging operations, walkers may be diverted for safety. Honeycomb Track branches off further up the main valley and heads up steep climbs to emerge at a parking area opposite a quarry on Mountain Road. The sign here implies that both tracks start at this point, but Rongomai Track's starting point is actually a few minutes walk north along Mountain Road, where a sign marking the start can be found.

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Cargèse

Cargèse is a village in Corsica, to the north of Ajaccio. It sprawls from the top of a hill down to a small harbor. The town is best known for the Cargèse Institute for Physics, just outside to the south, which hosts conferences and summer schools.

Get in
A bus runs twice a day between Ajaccio and Cargèse. Passage either way costs €8.

Get around
Cargese is tiny: you can comfortably walk anywhere in minutes.

See
A Greek Orthodox church and a Roman Catholic church face each other across the town. Both churches are active, and share a priest (he has a dispensation). They are also the sites for concerts.

Do
The water around Cargèse is lovely, and there are beaches and rocky coasts north and south of the harbour. The surrounding countryside is spotted with paths.

If you go north past Plage Perù and follow the signs to the Presqu'île (peninsula), you will find a long, empty strip of land with an old Genovese watch tower on the end. It makes a nice walk in good weather, and takes about an hour and a half to get there from town.

Eat

 * Hôtel Continental, down the street from Place St. Jean. The prix fixe menus the way to go here, and the food is good. In fair weather, they have tables outside overlooking the sea. €10-25.
 * Hôtel Continental, down the street from Place St. Jean. The prix fixe menus the way to go here, and the food is good. In fair weather, they have tables outside overlooking the sea. €10-25.

Go next

 * About 10 km north lies the Gulf of Porto, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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