An index compiled by L&G has revealed Britain’s best places to retire.
It was compiled by scoring areas against six “pillars” – housing, health, social and community, financial, nature, and amenities.
This was based on an analysis of a wide range of existing data, including Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures, census data and housing and house price reports.
Riverside buildings along the Menai Strait near Garth Pier in Bangor (Image: Getty Images)
Bangor Aberconwy among best places to retire in Wales
As part of the research by L&G, the best places to retire in Wales were revealed.
Taking the number one spot was Monmouthshire.
Also making the list was Bangor Aberconwy, in North Wales.
Lorna Shah, managing director at L&G, said: “This research gives us a more complete picture of what shapes a happy later life.
“It’s not just about one factor – it’s the combination of health, social connections, environment, and financial security that all play a part in retirement wellbeing.
“Financial security in particular is an enabler for many of the other measures, giving people the freedom to choose where and how they want to live in later life.”
Bangor Aberconwy comprises various places, such as Conwy, Llandudno, Llandudno Junction and the city of Bangor.
Why the city of Bangor is a great place to visit
As well as being one of the country’s best places to retire, why wait until then, with plenty of good reasons to visit now.
Bangor is the oldest city in Wales and combines a “fascinating history with a modern vibe”, according to Visit Wales.
It is set between the Eryri (Snowdonia) mountains and the “glistening waters of the Menai Strait”.
Some of the best things to do as highlighted by Visit Wales include visiting Bangor Cathedral, taking a trip to the Penrhyn Castle and coastal footpath, and heading to the iconic Bangor Garth Pier.
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There is also the Storiel art gallery and museum, Pontio performing arts centre and Aber Falls Distillery.
If you are looking for a challenge, the Snowdonia Slate Trail starts in Bangor.
It is six miles long and takes about four hours, passing Penrhyn Castle, ancient churches, gurgling mill streams and the vast Penrhyn Quarry.