Rhossili Bay, Gower
The Swansea Bay region of Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire offers a wide choice of accomodation and attractions. Visitors will find an activity rich, inspiring coastline and countryside, with the rare balance of city life and rural landscape.
Located along the coast of South West Wales, Swansea Bay includes; the regional capital, Swansea city; the UK’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the Gower Peninsula; Carmarthenshire - the ‘Garden of Wales’ and the Vales of Afan and Neath, known as ‘Waterfall country’.
Carmarthen Town
Looking for somewhere to stay? From charming country cottages, to national chain and boutique hotels, superb bed and breakfast accommodation to award winning campsites, staying on the coast, in the heart of the countryside or in the buzz of the city, whatever your preference or budget, you’ll find something here to meet your needs.
Dylan Thomas Statue, Maritime Quarter
Visit what to see and do, for details on numerous activities and attractions to enjoy throughout the region.
Throughout the Swansea Bay region there are a myriad of events taking place including music festivals, televised international sporting events, children’s activities, food festivals and carnivals… attracting thousands of visitors every year! Take a look at our ‘Events’ pages for further information.
Did you know?
- Three Cliffs Bay was voted 'Britain's Best Beach' by BBC's Holiday Hit Squad.
- Rhossili Bay was hailed as one of the top 25 beaches in the world by The Sunday Times and as the British supermodel of beaches by The Independent. Country Life Magazine's readers voted it the most romantic place to watch the sun go down.
- Five Swansea Bay beaches have been awarded Blue Flags: Langland Bay, Caswell Bay, Port Eynon, Bracelet Bay and Aberavon Beach.
- Swansea Marina holds both Blue Flag and Golden Anchor Awards.
- Four Swansea parks hold the coveted Green Flag award for 2009: Victoria Park, Clyne Gardens, Singleton Botanical Gardens and Victoria Park.
- The Gower coast was voted the second most popular stretch of coastline in Wales, England and Northern Ireland in the National Trust's 'Vote for the Coast' competition.
- Over 4.1million visitors enjoyed a day visit, short break or holiday in the Swansea area in 2008, contributing around £302.7million to the local economy.
