This flourishing market town of nearly 10,000 people is called "the Gateway to Wales," and it's certainly the gateway to the Beacons, which lie to the west. Abergavenny lies at the mouth of the River Gavenny, where it joins the River Usk. The town is in a valley with mountains and hills spread around it. Try to be in Abergavenny on a market day. Visitors have a variety of lodging options to choose from including Abergavenny home rentals, Abergavenny holiday rentals or Abergavenny vacation rentals. On Tuesday and Friday you can shop among stalls carrying a wide selection of goods, ranging from antiques, food, and clothing to furniture and junk. On Tuesday, there is a livestock market. Abergavenny is renowned as a center for outdoor holiday activities, including pony trekking, hill walking and climbing, golfing, hang gliding, and fishing. A Leisure Centre provides for indoor sports. The tourist office keeps an up-to-date list of activities, hotels, Abergavenny short term rentals available at any season.