Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) has been named one of the most beautiful places in the world to visit in 2025. Time Out is a global media and hospitality brand influencing how tens of millions of people go out around the world, with content covering 333 cities in 59 countries. Its international network of writers has chosen the 44 most gorgeous places to visit – and the south Powys national park has been ranked sixth beating parts of Australia, USA and South America.
Time Out contributor Daniela Toporok called the “spectacular” as “a cathartic, curvaceous wonderland” which attracts hikers from across the world. The gem of a national park is world renowned for its incredible natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage as well as lively market towns like Crickhowell and charming country pubs. Time Out tells its global reach of readers that is one of Wales’ many breathtaking landscapes where you can walk across hills with no one in sight.
The peaks of Pen Y Fan, Corn Du and Craig Gwaun Taf and Waterfall Country, an area in the southwest of the park with more than a dozen publicly accessible waterfalls, draw visitors from far and wide looking to explore the naturally beautiful national park. Hungry visitors are recommended to drive to Brecon to indulge in some of the best burgers at while also taking in the breathtaking views of the Brecon Beacons. Taking the top spot was Indonesia’s Komodo National Park followed by the world’s largest waterfall – Victori.
