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    Swansea, Wales' City of Culture, birthplace of Dylan Thomas and the place where custard powder was allegedly invented.
    
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  - Mumbles
    
    Mumbles
    
    Cosy but cosmopolitan Mumbles is full of local character and charm. Home to handmade crafts, luxury boutiques and arguably the worlds' best ice cream.
    
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    Gower
    
    Declared the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956 and home to the 10th best beach in the world (as voted by TripAdvisor users in 2013).
    
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    Rural Swansea
    
    Rural Swansea is a green great escape with rolling countryside, hidden valleys and secluded woodland. Climb to Swansea's highest point to admire the view from the top.
    
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    Afan & The Vale of Neath
    
    Afan & The Vale of Neath is lush and leafy. Bike around mountains, hide behind waterfalls and monkey about in the treetops.
    
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Swansea Bay & Langland Bay

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Swansea Bay Beach

Enjoy this view of Swansea Bay Beach #EnjoySwanseaBay – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA

Langland Bay

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