Explore Swansea Beaches and Coastline

Swansea is Wales' second largest city after the capital Cardiff. Situated on the sandy South West Wales coast, the city is a gateway to the Gower Peninsula and the open moorland of Lliw uplands. The seafront is an 8km (5 mile) promenade from the Swansea Marina to Mumbles and offers many activities with great views across Swansea Bay. Whilst Swansea is a large city, the seaside village of Mumbles has a Victorian pier, small, independent shops and boutiques, restaurants and cafes. The south coast of Gower is the chief magnet for walkers, with a path stretching from Mumbles Head across the cliff tops, beaches and coastal woodland to Rhossili Bay


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 17 beaches in Swansea Bay and The Gower. You can even take a look at our list of Swansea Bay and The Gower dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Swansea Swansea Bay and The Gower Coast Map

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Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Place to eat

The Bank Statement Pub

The Bank Statement is a Wetherspoon pub in Swansea, Swansea. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
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Dylan Thomas Centre

The Dylan Thomas Centre is a permanent exhibition to the life and works of the poet Dylan Thomas, located in the maritime quarter of Swansea, South Wales. The centre’s building was formerly Swansea’s Guildhall which was built in 1825. Following extensive refurbishment, the Dylan Thomas Centre was opened in 1995. For any Dylan enthusiasts or those interested in poetry, the Read more…
Sports

Blackpill Lido

Blackpill Lido does not have a swimming pool but is a superb paddling pool, children’s play area, climbing rock and picnic facilities. Read more…
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Jersey Marine Beach

Jersey Marine beach stretches from the River Neath estuary to Swansea Docks and the beach is backed by sand dunes at Crymlyn Burrows to the north. It is a very quiet beach compared to its neighbours, partly due to it’s difficult access. The tide can go out over a mile which means mud can be ahazard and by the river estuary Read more…
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National Waterfront Museum

The National Waterfront Museum is an industrial and maritime heritage museum in Swansea, South Wales that was opened in 2005. The museum is housed in an original listed waterfront warehouse in the maritime quarter of the city which then links through to the contemporary slate and glass section. Explore the museum and details of 300 years of industrial innovation in Read more…
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Swansea Bay Beach

The four miles of Swansea Bay stretches from Swansea Marina at the mouth of the River Tawe to Mumbles Head in the west. The beach faces south east towards the Bristol Channel and the best sandy spots are towards the Swansea end of the bay. A promenade runs along the edge of the bay and in the middle is Blackpill, Read more…
Swansea-Castle

Swansea Castle

Swansea Castle is a ruined 13th century castle situated in central Swansea in South Wales. An ancient monument now surrounded by modern buildings and roads, it may be hard to picture how the castle originally looked. This was first a motte and bailey settlement from the early 12th century that was added to over the following century. The tower from Read more…
Place to eat

The Potters Wheel Pub

The Potters Wheel is a Wetherspoon pub in Swansea. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Swansea-Observatory

Swansea Observatory

The Swansea Observatory, also known as theMarina Towers Observatory and Tower of the Ecliptic, is located in the Maritime Quarter of Swansea. The building was designed by Robin Campbell in 1988 and consists of two towers and was previously home to Wales’s largest optical astronomical telescope until the Swansea Astronomical Society vacated the site. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Singleton Park

Singleton Park is the largest urban park in the city of Swansea, located in Sketty and comprising of 250 acres. Read more…
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