From busy towns and villages to beautiful coastline and the rural agricultural sites in between, the Vale of Glamorgan is exceptionally lovely — so it’s no surprise that it’s the wealthiest area in Wales, according to a 2003 Barclays survey, and it was named the best place in Wales to retire by Prudential in 2014. The area is renowned for its beauty, safety, and high quality of life including benefits that are important to families, like good schools. The county is near Cardiff, and connect to the capital and to other major towns by road and rail, as well as boasting good local bus links and Wales’ only international airport, Cardiff International Airport.