Swansea, Wales' City of Culture, birthplace of Dylan Thomas and the place where custard powder was allegedly invented.
Cosy but cosmopolitan Mumbles is full of local character and charm. Home to handmade crafts, luxury boutiques and arguably the worlds' best ice cream.
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).
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.
Afan & The Vale of Neath is lush and leafy. Bike around mountains, hide behind waterfalls and monkey about in the treetops.
Horton beach
Horton beach is spacious and safe, and has plenty of sea and sand to go around.
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Brandy Cove beach
Brandy Cove beach is accessed via the cliff path at Caswell Bay. It's a secluded spot, but offers stunning scenery.
Limeslade Bay beach
Limeslade Bay beach is a rugged and rocky retreat. A small, sheltered cove that's easy to get to.
Bracelet Bay beach
Beautiful Bracelet Bay beach is just around Mumbles' head. Its rocky shoreline is award winning, and it's great for ice cream.
Langland Bay beach
Langland Bay is a family friendly beach with a coastal clifftop walk around to Caswell Bay.
Rotherslade Bay beach
Rotherslade Bay beach is nestled around the corner from Mumbles. It's a small and sandy stretch, that's easily accessible by road.
Port Eynon Bay beach
Port Eynon Bay is safe, sandy and award winning. It's also suitable for watersports - swap sand for sea and give one a try.
Swansea Bay beach
Swansea Bay is Wales's Waterfront City beach, as well as being the name given to the wider destination too.
Caswell Bay beach
Caswell Bay beach is a sought-after spot with surfers and families alike.
