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Article #180: Swansea City guide, including hotels

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






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