Residents in England can cross the border into Wales from Monday July 6 to enjoy its beaches and countryside as travel restrictions are lifted.
But the country's First Minister has warned visitors to behave safely and respectfully of the land.
On Monday, the 'stay local' requirement in force in Wales that advised people to remain within five miles of their home ended following a downward trend in coronavirus deaths and cases.
It means that people can travel in and around Wales for the first time since lockdown measures were introduced in March.
Outdoor attractions can also reopen, with this paving the way for the tourism sector to begin welcoming guests from July 11, if conditions allow.
Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales, said: “We live in such a beautiful part of the world and I know many of us are looking forward to visiting beaches, the countryside and our many beauty spots.
“People throughout Wales have done so much over the last few months to follow the rules and help reduce the spread of coronavirus – I thank them for their patience and understanding. I ask them to continue in this spirit.
“Unfortunately, over the recent weeks we’ve seen the results of people not treating parts of Wales with respect, with crowds leaving piles of litter in their wake.
“This selfish behaviour is a blight on our beauty spots and puts people at risk.
“While many footpaths and car parks are reopening, not all facilities will be available in every location straight away.”
On March 23, the UK went into lockdown in response to the pandemic, where people were instructed to stay at home apart from specific reasons, such as food shopping.
In Wales, this was eased on June 1, when the “stay at home” message was replaced with “stay local”.
Alongside unrestricted travel, people from two separate households can now join together to form one extended household.
On announcing the changes, Mr Drakeford urged visitors to check attraction websites where possible and plan ahead, including alternative arrangements if their destination is too busy when they arrive.
He added: “Coronavirus has not gone away and, while the evidence shows the risk outdoors is lower, there is still a risk. We therefore need to continue to act responsibly.”
The Welsh Government has been working with local authorities, national parks, Natural Resources Wales and other landowners to ensure the country is ready to welcome visitors.
There is new guidance about public toilets, focusing on hygiene, social distancing, signage and queuing – with not all facilities able to reopen.
Tegryn Jones, chief executive of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, said: “We urge those who choose to explore our landscapes in the coming weeks and months, perhaps for the first time, to do so with respect – for the people and wildlife, which call it home, and for each other.”
The countryside code has been revised in light of the pandemic, which says:
Respect other people
- Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors
- Park carefully so access to gateways and driveways are clear
- Leave gates and property as you find them
- Follow paths but give way to others where it’s narrow
Protect the natural environment
- Leave no trace of your visit and take all your litter home
- Be careful with barbecues and don’t light fires
- Keep dogs under effective control
- Dog poo – bag it and bin it, or take it with you
Enjoy the outdoors
- Plan ahead, check what facilities are open, be prepared
- Follow advice and local signs and obey social distancing measures
Unlike England which saw bars, restaurants, and hairdressers open up on Saturday, the Welsh government is still considering the options for these venues to reopen from July 13.
On Sunday, Public Health Wales said one person had died after testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total number of deaths there to 1,531.
The total number of positive tests increased in Wales by 15 to 15,890.
