Mawr Travel Guide
Swansea
Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Rhossili Beach
Often named as one of the best beaches in the UK and even the world, Rhossili Beach in the Gower Peninsula is unsurprisingly a popular attraction. It has also been called the “supermodel of British beaches” by The Independent because of its good looks, as well as the UK’s most dog-friendly beach by The Times.

Mumbles Pier
One of Swansea’s most recognisable landmarks, the imposing Victorian pier on the southwestern corner of Swansea Bay holds both historic value and offers an entertaining way to pass the afternoon. Once a favoured haunt of Dylan Thomas, this iconic attraction in the village of Mumbles now plays host to tourists and locals out to enjoy themselves.

Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.

Caswell Bay Beach
Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.

Singleton Park
Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.
Top hotels in Mawr

Coynant Farm Guest House
"This property is very rural! Like super rural. It can definitely do with a better clean, I appreciate it’s suppose to be a working farm but the carpet covered in mud it’s not something I signed up for."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub
"Nice area peaceful and quiet great for fishing and great experience would stay again"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
"Hotel staff were always been very helpful from the front desk to restaurant. I am immensely impressed with their professionalism and humbleness. The breakfast was plentiful and varieties to pick. Only down site-fridge in our room no.102 was not working."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
"Good facilities with a swimming pool and gym, nice quiet location, and friendly staff. I imagine this hotel is absolutely lovely in winter. In summer, however, the air conditioner seems to focus more on making motivational noise than actually cooling the room. Just a small warning if you plan to ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Mercure Swansea Hotel
"Everything you would expect with exception of aircon! Room great, staff great, food great. Just a bit hot!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

The Diplomat Hotel and Spa
"Unfortunately stayed on a weekend with a wedding, where we were on the first floor above the disco. There's non existent sound proofing and sticky doors that slams as you try to close them. Beware there's also no air con or fans. On the plus side, we had a nicely renovated room and the staff were ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mawr

Birchgrove
Birchgrove might not have many top sights, but Swansea.com Stadium and Dylan Thomas Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mynyddbach
Though Mynyddbach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Dylan Thomas Centre.

Llansamlet
Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.

Grovesend and Waungron
While there might not be top attractions in Grovesend and Waungron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Parc y Scarlets and WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre.

Penllergaer
Travellers like the historical sites in Penllergaer, and Penllergare Valley Woods is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penderry
Though Penderry may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.





