Kidwelly Castle
in Kidwelly is about 8 miles from Carmarthen along the A484. (http://www.castlewales.co...)Middleton, the National Botanic Garden of Wales (http://www.gardenofwales....).
The sea-side town of Laugharne was the home of Swansea born and world famous writer Dylan Thomas, and the boat-house where many of his verses were composed is a main attraction. Laugharne is 8 miles from Carmarthen.
Swansea and the Gower Coast (http://www.visitswanseaba...) - Wales' city by the sea is 22 miles from Carmarthen. Follow A48, M4, exit 'Swansea West'. See also Swansea Bay for more on the surrounding area.
The quaint market town of Llandovery.
The spectacular Carreg Cennen Castle (http://www.castlewales.co...).