| Swansea is located in the heart of Swansea Bay, one | | | | eateries, with something provided for every taste. Both |
| of Wales most beautiful regions, with landscapes | | | | traditional Welsh fare and seafood are specialities, but |
| incorporating sandy beaches, waterfalls, rolling | | | | the city is also home to many restaurants serving |
| countryside and deep valleys. Swansea itself is the | | | | international recipes, so you have plenty to choose |
| second largest city in Wales, and a highly popular | | | | from. There are also dozens of cafes and takeaways |
| tourist destination, widely known for providing excellent | | | | if youre not looking for the full wining-and-dining |
| shopping facilities and plenty of things to do. | | | | experience. Some of the finest eateries include: |
| Places of interest | | | | Abernethys. Located in the Maritime Quarter, this |
| Swansea has a diverse array of places to visit. The | | | | restaurant serves up Welsh dishes as well as |
| many attractions found in and around the city are | | | | international favourites. Theres also a leisure area |
| designed to give the tourist and casual visitor a wide | | | | nearby which enables you to work off your food. |
| range of things to experience whether you want to | | | | Bizzie Lizzies Bistro & Restaurant. If youre looking for |
| get back to nature and enjoy the picturesque parks, | | | | traditional Welsh meals then this is the place to come. |
| learn more about the regions history, or simply enjoy | | | | There are many specialities and vegetarian dishes to |
| some of the citys exciting culture. A small selection of | | | | choose from. |
| places to visit includes: | | | | Bouchon de Rossi. A restaurant offering plenty of |
| Swansea Bay. This sandy beach stretches out for | | | | French cuisine, located right in the heart of Swanseas |
| five full miles and is additionally within walking distance | | | | city centre. Choose from salads, crepes and more. |
| of the city centre. Choose a romantic stroll on the | | | | Eleos Brasserie. If youre a fan of European food then |
| beach, or if youre feeling adventurous, pick from the | | | | this restaurant is a great place to visit. Spanish and |
| rollerblading and cycling activities on offer. | | | | Portuguese meals are made on the spot, and theres a |
| Swansea Museum. Over 160 years old, the museum is | | | | wide variety of wine to choose from to compliment |
| home to collections of art, ceramics and Egyptology, | | | | your meal. |
| whilst the history of the city is presented in a way to | | | | Gallinis. As a coastal city, Swansea is noted for its fine |
| engage and entertain every visitor. | | | | fish and Gallinis is the perfect place to sample it. Italian |
| The Dylan Thomas Centre. Learn about the famous | | | | dishes are also available, and the restaurant offers |
| Welsh poet at this permanent exhibition, which offers a | | | | pleasing views of the Marina whilst you eat. |
| yearly programme of events and a festival every | | | | Hotels & Accommodations |
| year in the autumn. | | | | Swansea is a popular tourist destination and there are |
| Gower Heritage Centre. This rural museum offers | | | | plenty of places where you can find accommodation. |
| something really special a working, twelfth century | | | | Many of the hotels are on the seafront and offer a |
| corn and saw mill. There are lots of activities for the | | | | combination of great prices with friendly atmospheres. |
| kids to take part in, from craft-making and puppet | | | | Stunning sea views are something youll quickly |
| theatres, to animals and play areas. | | | | become used to during your stay. Alternatively, if you |
| Plantasia. Youll discover this gigantic hothouse right in | | | | look a little further inland, youll find many unique |
| the centre of Swansea and be prepared to undertake | | | | family-run guesthouses and inns that offer |
| a voyage of discovery, as you witness exotic flora | | | | home-cooking and comfortable rooms. Other |
| and fauna in tropical, humid conditions. A perfect place | | | | alternatives include self-catering, including bay |
| to visit, whatever the weather! | | | | apartments; many campsites and caravan parks; |
| Things to do | | | | hostels and more. |
| When it comes to activities, Swansea has it covered. | | | | Entertainment |
| When youve finished shopping and with hundreds of | | | | If you want to be entertained during your stay in |
| shops to browse, itll take you a while then you can | | | | Swansea, youll discover numerous venues all offering |
| choose from lots of exciting things to do, like the | | | | a diverse range of entertainments. For instance, the |
| following: | | | | Swansea Grand Theatre regularly offers a |
| Rainbow Sailing School. Enjoy a taster day and sail | | | | programme including ballet, drama, music and opera, as |
| around the Gower coast with an experienced guide. | | | | well as something for the kids. If its nightlife youre |
| Breakout Adventure. If outdoor adventures your thing, | | | | looking for, then youre advised to take a trip to the |
| then choose from a selection including canoeing, surfing | | | | Wind Street area, which is known as the liveliest in the |
| and climbing. | | | | city! Here youll discover numerous restaurants, pubs, |
| Clyne Gardens. If you have a love for nature then youll | | | | clubs and bars, and plenty of live entertainment just |
| enjoy the many delights to be found in these beautiful | | | | waiting to be enjoyed. |
| gardens; come and see water features, the bog | | | | Swansea is one of those places that people keep |
| garden and more. | | | | coming back to, time after time. The Welsh Tourist |
| The Chocolate Factory. This working factory gives | | | | Board is keen to attract visitors and has, in recent |
| visitors a chance to take a tour and see how | | | | years, spent 30 million on developing a new attraction, |
| chocolate is produced, with sampling at every | | | | the National Waterfront Museum. Meanwhile, your visit |
| opportunity. | | | | to the city would be amiss without a trip to the indoor |
| 1940s Swansea Bay. This recreation provides an | | | | market, where you can choose from fresh fish and |
| authentic experience of life during WWII, and brings | | | | local delicacies, as well as purchase all the souvenirs |
| new meaning to the phrase living history. Take part in | | | | and unique gifts that you could ever want. With |
| an air raid; try living on rations, and more. | | | | stunning scenery and lots of interesting attractions, |
| Food & Drink | | | | Swansea is one place youll want to discover for |
| If its food and drink youre after, youll find that | | | | yourself. |
| Swansea offers a selection of choice restaurants and | | | | |