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