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Swansea, Mumbles & Gower The Gower peninsula is 19 miles x 8 miles, therefore all areas are accessible in a short timescale. The Gower coastline offers gorgeous beaches and endless cliff, beach and countryside walks. Overleaf there is a guide of the local beaches but please be aware of strong tidal currents on certain bays, especially Three Cliffs), as holiday makers frequently die every year through an under estimation of the rips and tidal movement. Swansea is situated at the gateway to the Gower. This versatile, cultural and stunning city on the shores of Swansea Bay has plenty to offer visitors. The maritime quarter and the busy hub of the city are 5 minutes walk apart and both offer an abundance of restaurants, café bars as well as pubs and clubs until the early hours. For youngsters in the Parc Tawe area there is Laser Quest, Ten Pin Bowling and a Ten-screen cinema. For the more cultural there are several theatres (Dylan Thomas, Grand and Taliesen).
Mumbles is a popular village with an abundance of shops, restaurants and pubs. It is about 15 minutes drive from Oxwich. This Victorian seaside resort has much to offer from a restored pier, promenade and fabulous local Joe’s Ice Cream, to a busy yacht club that often hosts regatta’s. An impressive castle stands in the centres ‘Oystermouth’ so called for its history as an oyster fishing port. Around the headland you will find Mumbles lighthouse which overlooks the blue flag award winning Bracelet Bay. During the weekends the seafront venues can be very popular with students and locals, so pubs can be crowded and restaurants need to be booked in advance. If you prefer somewhere a little quieter and don’t mind limited shops then you are better off sticking to the Gower village pubs and restaurants that should cater for your needs. Mumbles restaurants definitely worth a visit are:
Mumbles famed for its Mumbles mile to young and old alike has many establishments offering real ales. |
