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.
Caswell Bay beach
Caswell Bay beach is a sought-after spot with surfers and families alike.
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Oxwich Bay beach
Oxwich Bay is a large sandy stretch with lots on offer - sea, surf, dunes, salt marsh, shops - and it's easy to get to.
Gower Coast Adventures
Providing breathtaking interactive tours of the Gower coast and its wealth of wildlife, from beautiful Oxwich Bay to the magnificent Worms Head
Welsh Surfing Federation Surfing School
Teaching surfing to absolute beginners and improvers. Owned and regulated by the WSF, the national governing body for Welsh surfing. Established 1981.
