Swansea is known as the gateway to Gower, Britain’s first Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s a haven for walkers and bikers
alike with its comprehensive network of public rights of way. Many
of the beaches around Gower receive Blue Flag Status and Green
Coast Awards year after year and some are listed in the ‘Good
Beach Guide’. Whether you are interested in horse riding, golf,
water sports, surfing, climbing or outdoor activities the Gower has
something for everyone.
Swansea is also the birthplace of Dylan Thomas known as one of
the twentieth century’s greatest poets. As a tribute to his memory
an annual festival is held each autumn to celebrate his life and
work. There is also a permanent exhibition entitled ‘Man and Myth’
that can be seen at the Dylan Thomas centre. Other famous
celebrities to come from Swansea include Catherine Zeta Jones
who along with her husband Michael Douglas has built a dream
home on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Mumbles.
Both Swansea and Mumbles village are known for their vibrant
nightlife, offering a wide range of clubs and bars to suit all ages
and tastes, If you are dining out, Swansea has a wide choice of
quality restaurants to choose from offering everything from
European cuisine to the more exotic Thai, Vietnamese and
Turkish restaurants. The city is also home to Wales largest
traditional indoor market which offers fresh produce daily from
locally caught fish to fruit and vegetables grown throughout the
Gower, it also a good place to sample many of our local
delicacies such as cockles, laverbread and of course our
traditional Welsh cakes.
