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.

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

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.

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.
Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
Top hotels in Mawr

Coynant Farm Guest House
I am sorry to say that the property was not what I expected. The area to park in was chaotic with cars parked all over the place so when I arrived after a traumatic journey, I was trying to find a place to park in the pitch black with no lights apart from my car lights. The room was not hoovered. ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Great sized room. Friendly staff in Reception and in the bar.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
Just great as normal
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Grand Hotel Swansea
Spotless very modern great location very helpfull friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Stradey Park Hotel
Room clean, but a lot of cobwebs at the top of the head board. Topper mattress was lumpy in the middle of the bed. Room was only cleaned on day of arrive, bin emptied on second day and cups cleaned. Recreptoon staff and bar staff lovely. Breakfast nice apart from cold coffee and toast.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Morgans Hotel
Annex room window did not close. Lift was very rickety. Single beds were not comfortable. Shower leaked onto floor.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mawr

Pontlliw and Tircoed
When in Pontlliw and Tircoed, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and Penllergare Valley Woods, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Birchgrove
Birchgrove might not have many top sights, but Swansea.com Stadium and Maritime Quarter 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 Grand Theatre.

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.





