| Swansea is located in the heart of Swansea Bay, one | | | | nearby which enables you to work off your food. |
| of Wales mostbeautiful regions, with landscapes | | | | Bizzie Lizzies Bistro & Restaurant. If youre looking |
| incorporating sandy beaches,waterfalls, rolling | | | | fortraditional Welsh meals then this is the place to |
| countryside and deep valleys. Swansea itself is | | | | come. There are manyspecialities and vegetarian |
| thesecond largest city in Wales, and a highly popular | | | | dishes to choose from. |
| tourist destination,widely known for providing excellent | | | | Bouchon de Rossi. A restaurant offering plenty of |
| shopping facilities and plenty ofthings to do. | | | | French cuisine,located right in the heart of Swanseas |
| Places of interest | | | | city centre. Choose fromsalads, crepes and more. |
| Swansea has a diverse array of places to visit. The | | | | Eleos Brasserie. If youre a fan of European food then |
| many attractionsfound in and around the city are | | | | thisrestaurant is a great place to visit. Spanish and |
| designed to give the tourist andcasual visitor a wide | | | | Portuguese meals aremade on the spot, and theres a |
| range of things to experience whether you wantto get | | | | wide variety of wine to choose from tocompliment |
| back to nature and enjoy the picturesque parks, learn | | | | your meal. |
| more aboutthe regions history, or simply enjoy some | | | | Gallinis. As a coastal city, Swansea is noted for its fine |
| of the citys excitingculture. A small selection of places | | | | fishand Gallinis is the perfect place to sample it. Italian |
| to visit includes: | | | | dishes arealso available, and the restaurant offers |
| Swansea Bay. This sandy beach stretches out for | | | | pleasing views of the Marinawhilst you eat. |
| five full miles andis additionally within walking distance | | | | Hotels & Accommodations |
| of the city centre. Choose aromantic stroll on the | | | | Swansea is a popular tourist destination and there are |
| beach, or if youre feeling adventurous, pickfrom the | | | | plenty of placeswhere you can find accommodation. |
| rollerblading and cycling activities on offer. | | | | Many of the hotels are on theseafront and offer a |
| Swansea Museum. Over 160 years old, the museum is | | | | combination of great prices with friendlyatmospheres. |
| home tocollections of art, ceramics and Egyptology, | | | | Stunning sea views are something youll quickly |
| whilst the history of thecity is presented in a way to | | | | becomeused to during your stay. Alternatively, if you |
| engage and entertain every visitor. | | | | look a little furtherinland, youll find many unique |
| The Dylan Thomas Centre. Learn about the famous | | | | family-run guesthouses and inns thatoffer |
| Welsh poet at thispermanent exhibition, which offers a | | | | home-cooking and comfortable rooms. Other |
| yearly programme of events and afestival every year | | | | alternatives includeself-catering, including bay |
| in the autumn. | | | | apartments; many campsites and caravanparks; |
| Gower Heritage Centre. This rural museum offers | | | | hostels and more. |
| something reallyspecial a working, twelfth century corn | | | | Leonardos Guest House |
| and saw mill. There are lotsof activities for the kids to | | | | Ramada Swansea |
| take part in, from craft-making andpuppet theatres, to | | | | Winston Private Hotel |
| animals and play areas. | | | | Beaumont Hotel |
| Plantasia. Youll discover this gigantic hothouse right in | | | | The Dolphin Hotel |
| thecentre of Swansea and be prepared to undertake | | | | Grosvenor House |
| a voyage of discovery,as you witness exotic flora and | | | | The Mirador |
| fauna in tropical, humid conditions. Aperfect place to | | | | The White House Hotel |
| visit, whatever the weather! | | | | The Grand Hotel |
| Things to do | | | | Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel |
| When it comes to activities, Swansea has it covered. | | | | Express By Holiday Inn Swansea |
| When youvefinished shopping and with hundreds of | | | | Ramada Encore Swansea Bay |
| shops to browse, itll takeyou a while then you can | | | | Dragon Hotel |
| choose from lots of exciting things to do,like the | | | | Oxwich Bay Hotel |
| following: | | | | Entertainment |
| Rainbow Sailing School. Enjoy a taster day and sail | | | | If you want to be entertained during your stay in |
| around the | | | | Swansea, youlldiscover numerous venues all offering a |
| Gower coast with an experienced guide. | | | | diverse range ofentertainments. For instance, the |
| Breakout Adventure. If outdoor adventures your thing, | | | | Swansea Grand Theatre regularlyoffers a programme |
| then choosefrom a selection including canoeing, surfing | | | | including ballet, drama, music and opera, as well |
| and climbing. | | | | assomething for the kids. If its nightlife youre looking for, |
| Clyne Gardens. If you have a love for nature then youll | | | | thenyoure advised to take a trip to the Wind Street |
| enjoy themany delights to be found in these beautiful | | | | area, which is knownas the liveliest in the city! Here |
| gardens; come and seewater features, the bog | | | | youll discover numerousrestaurants, pubs, clubs and |
| garden and more. | | | | bars, and plenty of live entertainmentjust waiting to be |
| The Chocolate Factory. This working factory gives | | | | enjoyed. |
| visitors a chanceto take a tour and see how | | | | Swansea is one of those places that people keep |
| chocolate is produced, with sampling atevery | | | | coming back to, timeafter time. The Welsh Tourist |
| opportunity. | | | | Board is keen to attract visitors andhas, in recent |
| 1940s Swansea Bay. This recreation provides an | | | | years, spent £30 million on developing a |
| authenticexperience of life during WWII, and brings | | | | newattraction, the National Waterfront Museum. |
| new meaning to the phraseliving history. Take part in | | | | Meanwhile, your visit tothe city would be amiss without |
| an air raid; try living on rations, andmore. | | | | a trip to the indoor market, where youcan choose |
| Food & Drink | | | | from fresh fish and local delicacies, as well as |
| If its food and drink youre after, youll find that | | | | purchaseall the souvenirs and unique gifts that you |
| Swansea offers aselection of choice restaurants and | | | | could ever want. Withstunning scenery and lots of |
| eateries, with something providedfor every taste. Both | | | | interesting attractions, Swansea is oneplace youll want |
| traditional Welsh fare and seafood arespecialities, but | | | | to discover for yourself. |
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| international favourites. Theresalso a leisure area | | | | |