| Swansea is located in the heart of Swansea | | | | Bizzie Lizzie's Bistro & Restaurant. If |
| Bay, one of Wales' mostbeautiful regions, | | | | you're looking fortraditional Welsh meals |
| with landscapes incorporating sandy | | | | then this is the place to come. There are |
| beaches,waterfalls, rolling countryside and | | | | manyspecialities and vegetarian dishes to |
| deep valleys. Swansea itself is thesecond | | | | choose from. |
| largest city in Wales, and a highly popular | | | | |
| tourist destination,widely known for | | | | Bouchon de Rossi. A restaurant offering |
| providing excellent shopping facilities and | | | | plenty of French cuisine,located right in the |
| plenty ofthings to do. | | | | heart of Swansea's city centre. Choose |
| | | | fromsalads, crepes and more. |
| Places of interest | | | | |
| | | | Eleo's Brasserie. If you're a fan of European |
| Swansea has a diverse array of places to | | | | food then thisrestaurant is a great place to |
| visit. The many attractionsfound in and | | | | visit. Spanish and Portuguese meals aremade |
| around the city are designed to give the | | | | on the spot, and there's a wide variety of |
| tourist andcasual visitor a wide range of | | | | wine to choose from tocompliment your meal. |
| things to experience - whether you wantto get | | | | |
| back to nature and enjoy the picturesque | | | | Gallini's. As a coastal city, Swansea is |
| parks, learn more aboutthe region's history, | | | | noted for its fine fishand Gallini's is the |
| or simply enjoy some of the city's | | | | perfect place to sample it. Italian dishes |
| excitingculture. A small selection of places | | | | arealso available, and the restaurant offers |
| to visit includes: | | | | pleasing views of the Marinawhilst you eat. |
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| Swansea Bay. This sandy beach stretches out | | | | Hotels & Accommodations |
| for five full miles andis additionally within | | | | |
| walking distance of the city centre. Choose | | | | Swansea is a popular tourist destination and |
| aromantic stroll on the beach, or if you're | | | | there are plenty of placeswhere you can find |
| feeling adventurous, pickfrom the | | | | accommodation. Many of the hotels are on |
| rollerblading and cycling activities on | | | | theseafront and offer a combination of great |
| offer. | | | | prices with friendlyatmospheres. Stunning sea |
| | | | views are something you'll quickly becomeused |
| Swansea Museum. Over 160 years old, the | | | | to during your stay. Alternatively, if you |
| museum is home tocollections of art, ceramics | | | | look a little furtherinland, you'll find many |
| and Egyptology, whilst the history of thecity | | | | unique family-run guesthouses and inns |
| is presented in a way to engage and entertain | | | | thatoffer home-cooking and comfortable rooms. |
| every visitor. | | | | Other alternatives includeself-catering, |
| | | | including bay apartments; many campsites and |
| The Dylan Thomas Centre. Learn about the | | | | caravanparks; hostels and more. |
| famous Welsh poet at thispermanent | | | | |
| exhibition, which offers a yearly programme | | | | Leonardos Guest House |
| of events and afestival every year in the | | | | |
| autumn. | | | | Ramada Swansea |
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| Gower Heritage Centre. This rural museum | | | | Winston Private Hotel |
| offers something reallyspecial - a working, | | | | |
| twelfth century corn and saw mill. There are | | | | Beaumont Hotel |
| lotsof activities for the kids to take part | | | | |
| in, from craft-making andpuppet theatres, to | | | | The Dolphin Hotel |
| animals and play areas. | | | | |
| | | | Grosvenor House |
| Plantasia. You'll discover this gigantic | | | | |
| hothouse right in thecentre of Swansea - and | | | | The Mirador |
| be prepared to undertake a voyage of | | | | |
| discovery,as you witness exotic flora and | | | | The White House Hotel |
| fauna in tropical, humid conditions. Aperfect | | | | |
| place to visit, whatever the weather! | | | | The Grand Hotel |
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| Things to do | | | | Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel |
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| When it comes to activities, Swansea has it | | | | Express By Holiday Inn Swansea |
| covered. When you'vefinished shopping - and | | | | |
| with hundreds of shops to browse, it'll | | | | Ramada Encore Swansea Bay |
| takeyou a while - then you can choose from | | | | |
| lots of exciting things to do,like the | | | | Dragon Hotel |
| following: | | | | |
| | | | Oxwich Bay Hotel |
| Rainbow Sailing School. Enjoy a taster day | | | | |
| and sail around the | | | | Entertainment |
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| Gower coast with an experienced guide. | | | | If you want to be entertained during your |
| | | | stay in Swansea, you'lldiscover numerous |
| Breakout Adventure. If outdoor adventure's | | | | venues all offering a diverse range |
| your thing, then choosefrom a selection | | | | ofentertainments. For instance, the Swansea |
| including canoeing, surfing and climbing. | | | | Grand Theatre regularlyoffers a programme |
| | | | including ballet, drama, music and opera, as |
| Clyne Gardens. If you have a love for nature | | | | well assomething for the kids. If it's |
| then you'll enjoy themany delights to be | | | | nightlife you're looking for, thenyou're |
| found in these beautiful gardens; come and | | | | advised to take a trip to the Wind Street |
| seewater features, the bog garden and more. | | | | area, which is knownas the liveliest in the |
| | | | city! Here you'll discover |
| The Chocolate Factory. This working factory | | | | numerousrestaurants, pubs, clubs and bars, |
| gives visitors a chanceto take a tour and see | | | | and plenty of live entertainmentjust waiting |
| how chocolate is produced, with sampling | | | | to be enjoyed. |
| atevery opportunity. | | | | |
| | | | Swansea is one of those places that people |
| 1940's Swansea Bay. This recreation provides | | | | keep coming back to, timeafter time. The |
| an authenticexperience of life during WWII, | | | | Welsh Tourist Board is keen to attract |
| and brings new meaning to the phrase | | | | visitors andhas, in recent years, spent |
| | | | £30 million on developing a newattraction, |
| 'living history'. Take part in an air raid; | | | | the National Waterfront Museum. Meanwhile, |
| try living on rations, andmore. | | | | your visit tothe city would be amiss without |
| | | | a trip to the indoor market, where youcan |
| Food & Drink | | | | choose from fresh fish and local delicacies, |
| | | | as well as purchaseall the souvenirs and |
| If it's food and drink you're after, you'll | | | | unique gifts that you could ever want. |
| find that Swansea offers aselection of choice | | | | Withstunning scenery and lots of interesting |
| restaurants and eateries, with something | | | | attractions, Swansea is oneplace you'll want |
| providedfor every taste. Both traditional | | | | to discover for yourself. |
| Welsh fare and seafood arespecialities, but | | | | |
| the city is also home to many restaurants | | | | This Article may be freely copied as long as |
| servinginternational recipes, so you have | | | | it is not modified andthis resource box |
| plenty to choose from. There arealso dozens | | | | accompanies the article, together with |
| of cafes and takeaways if you're not looking | | | | workinghyperlinks. |
| for the fullwining-and-dining experience. | | | | |
| Some of the finest eateries include: | | | | Biography |
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| Abernethy's. Located in the Maritime Quarter, | | | | Name: Maria Williams |
| this restaurantserves up Welsh dishes as well | | | | |
| as international favourites. There'salso a | | | | Website: |
| leisure area nearby which enables you to work | | | | |
| off your food. | | | | Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - |
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