Gower: 10 things not to miss
Ringed by sparkling beaches, this tongue of land is so adored by walkers, birdwatchers, sunbathers and surfers that it’s always scooping awards. Read on to discover more about Gower in West Wales.
Must do in Swansea
Visit the waterfront of Swansea Bay leading to the Mumbles and onto the beautiful Gower Peninsula. Here's ten things to do when on holiday in Swansea.
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Gower coastal walk: Llanrhidian to Cheriton
Enjoy a stunningly beautiful eight-mile Gower Coast trail, following a section of the Wales Coast Path.
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Swansea family holidays
Journalist Iestyn George brings his young family home to Swansea for a holiday to remember.
Turn a football day into a weekend break
Many football, rugby and cricket stars have settled in Swansea. Turn a match day trip into a weekend break and you’ll soon find out why.
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Good vibrations from Welsh surfing
Surf legend Pete ‘PJ’ Jones on why Welsh surfing gives good vibrations.
Holy coast
Iestyn George and his family don their wetsuits for a watersports adventure on the Gower Peninsula. Discover more about their family activity break.
West Wales' special places of faith
West Wales, home to Wales' patron St David, has a fascinating religious heritage with much of it still possible to enjoy. Here are some suggestions for special places to visit and enjoy across West Wales - from ornate cathedrals and Bishop's Palaces to ruined chapels and ashrams.
Live the high life in West Wales
If you're just starting out or have always wanted to experience the thrill of climbing, West Wales has loads of days out which head for the summits
Coastal eateries along The Coastal Way
Restaurants and cafes along The Coastal Way suitable for the Travel Trade
870 miles to enjoy along the Welsh coast
The Wales Coast Path is a unique long distance footpath. For the joy of hikers, it is the only one in the world that encompasses the entire Wales coastline.
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Discover the natural world on Wales' coast
The coastlines and rivers of Wales attract a multitude of fascinating creatures and wildlife wonders
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Guide to Swansea Bay
An insider’s guide to Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower – what to do, eat and drink
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Rainy days in the west
West Wales is a playground of natural splendour. It’s also a fantastic area for indoor explorations
A Dylan Thomas trail around Swansea Bay
Swansea in West Wales was Dylan Thomas’ home for more than half his short life. To trace his story, visit his birthplace and raise a glass in a few of his favourite haunts.
My grandfather Dylan Thomas
Hannah Ellis shares the places that shaped her grandfather’s work as well as her own childhood.