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