Many folk consider the most beautiful county in Wales to be Swansea. Found in the south west part of Wales this gorgeous county includes such places as the Mumbles and the famous Gower peninsula. Below you will find information to help you get the very best from a vacation in Swansea.

Swansea

Dylan Thomas once referred to Swansea as an “ugly, lovely town” and at that time it may well have been but today the city is, almost, completely different. The reason for this is that during WWII the city was bombarded by air raids to such a degree that much of the city was destroyed. The subsequent redevelopment of Swansea has never really ceased and even in the last decade there has been a huge amount of investment in redevelopment.

It is along the seafront, and in the area of the docks, that redevelopment is most noticeable. Where once you would see the hustle and bustle of trade and industry you now see shops and cafes. Superb top class museums, such as the National Waterfront Museum are found in what is called the Maritime Quarter, other museums well worth a visit include the Swansea Museum and the fascinating Dylan Thomas Centre. If you are looking for a fun family day out then consider visiting the LC leisure Complex which includes gym equipment, a children’s play area and a climbing wall.

Nightlife In Swansea

Wind Street and Kingsway are renowned for being the centre of Swansea’s nightlife. In these districts you will find an exciting mix of restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and clubs. Restaurants of note include the excellent La Brasseria which offers excellent Mediterranean and French cuisine (found on Wind Street).

One of Swansea’s most popular bars is the vibrant Cafe Mambo. Situated at 46 The Kingsway, the Mambo has a distinctive Latin American atmosphere. You can also visit the cafe during the day or early evening to grab a snack.

One building which thankfully survived the WWII blitz is the wonderful 18 th century Cross Keys Inn on Mary Street. The Cross Keys is the oldest pub in Swansea but another old pub, which is considered to be one of the best in the city, is Wind Street’s No Sign Bar.

The County Of Swansea

The vibrant city of Swansea has a multitude of tourist attractions and a lively nightlife. For those who prefer a more tranquil vacation then it is the area around the city which will be of most interest. You may already know of both the Gower Peninsula and The Mumbles as they are immensely popular and often feature is lists of the most beautiful places in Britain and the likes.

Rhossili Bay, which spans some four miles, from Worm’s Head to Burry Holms, is found in the Gower Peninsula. Beautiful sandy beaches, small coves and endless areas of natural beauty are found all over this part of Swansea. However the most well known of Gower’s beaches are those found in Three Cliffs Bay. If you are visiting Gower you may also wish to visit a castle and you have three to choose from here, Penrice Castle, Pennard Castle and Weobly Castle.

Besides the three castles mentioned previously you can also visit Oystermouth where you will find Oystermouth Castle. This area is becoming more and more popular with those people from Swansea who can afford the increasing property prices and as the city expands it becomes increasingly like a posh suburb. The region is more well known as The Mumbles but in actual fact the Mumbles are actually two little islets just off the coast. Taking a walk along the seafront is thoroughly enjoyable and the Mumbles are a fine example of a British seaside resort.