Swansea

:This page is about Swansea in Wales. For others, see Swansea (disambiguation).

Geography

The Gower peninsula, to which Swansea is considered the gateway, is Britain's first area to be designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. The coastal landscape of Swansea as a whole is stunning. The wide sandy beaches at Langland, Caswell and Limeslade are the most popular with swimmers and tourists with children, whereas the wide and calm waters of Swansea Bay tend to attract the water-sport enthusiast. Coastal paths connect most of the Gower bays and Swansea Bay itself, and hikers can enjoy breathtaking views throughout the year. The north of Swansea, whilst little known on the tourist map, has some of the most outstanding countryside in the country, with unparalleled panoramas of the breathtaking Welsh mountains.

Related Topics:
Area of outstanding natural beauty - Swansea Bay

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Felindre, a district in north-west Swansea, will host the National Eisteddfod in 2006.

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As a coastal region, Swansea experiences a milder climate than the mountains and valleys inland. This same location, though, leaves Swansea exposed to rain-bearing winds from the Atlantic: figures from the Met Office make Swansea the wettest city in Britain.

Related Topics:
Climate - Met Office

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The south Wales coalfields run right down to the coast in Swansea. This had a great bearing on the development of the town.

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The former fishing village of Mumbles (located on the western edge of Swansea Bay) has excellent restaurants and coffee shops, and is a great place to pick up a local souvenir. In addition, the vista of Swansea Bay is perhaps most spectacular when viewed from the promenade at Mumbles. The village, also known as Oystermouth, is home to the ruins of a 12th Century castle of the same name.

Related Topics:
Mumbles - Castle

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