Swansea Bay offers a breathtaking mix of spectacular contrasts and is one of the fastest growing destinations in the UK.

The vibrant city of Swansea, with its unique position on the edge of a 5 mile sandy beach, its attractive Maritime Quarter and Marina, justly deserves its ‘Wales’ City by the Sea’ title. Birthplace of Wales' most famous poet Dylan Thomas, Swansea offers an enviable cultural scene and hosts a selection of exciting events throughout the year, including the Swansea Bay Summer Festival, Wales Rally G.B., Swansea Market Food Festival, Dylan Thomas Festival and magical Christmas markets.

Attractions include museums and art galleries, indoor and outdoor children’s activities and award winning parks and gardens.Don’t miss the new National Waterfront Museum, an interactive journey through Wales’ past, present - and future! If you are a heritage hunter, you will enjoy our Norman keeps, Tudor mansion and local myths & legends. Or, simply relax and enjoy our compact city centre with its retail outlets - including the largest traditional covered market in Wales where you can try local specialities such as cockles and laverbread (a seaweed delicacy). As night falls a diversity of entertainment includes theatres, friendly pubs and cinemas.

A few minutes away lies the picturesque seaside resort of Mumbles, with its Victorian pier, traditional ice-cream parlours and first-class restaurants. Browse Mumbles’ many specialty shops and boutiques, which sell everything from local pottery to Welsh lovespoons.

Mumbles is known as the gateway to the Gower Peninsula - the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With 19 miles of coastline, Gower offers a choice of accessible, family beaches with golden sand and secluded coves in which to relax and sunbathe. Langland Bay, Oxwich Bay and Rhossili are some of our most popular beaches which have been enchanting visitors year on year. A true walker’s paradise, Gower is also the perfect place for watersports enthusiasts: why not try surfing, sailing or kite riding! If you’d rather stay on dry land, explore the beauty of our countryside while horse riding or on a watercolour painting course.

Further east, the lush valleys of Neath and Afan await you. Explore the beautiful Waterfall Country and the renowned Afan Forest Park, home to some of the world’s top mountain-biking trails in Britain.

Whether you are after a relaxing holiday or an active break in stunning surroundings, Swansea Bay is your ideal destination!

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