Swansea, Wales’ Waterfront City.
Swansea Wales is the second-largest city in Wales and the regional center for South West Wales with a growing population of over 246,500 people of all age groups and nationalities. The poet Dylan Thomas once called Swansea an 'ugly, lovely town' and this city has a very busy student population.
With the spectacular five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay - perfect for horse riding and leisurely strolls - and the Gower peninsula and city of Cardiff just a short drive away, Swansea is somewhere you can enjoy a great quality of life. The city boasts an award-winning marina and maritime quarter, which is home to the National Waterfront Museum.
Devastated by World War II, along with much of Swansea City Centre, Swansea Indoor Market was rebuilt and remains the largest of its kind in Wales with over 100 stalls. Here you can sample many of the delicacies of the area, including cockles and laverbread, the world-renowned dish made from seaweed collected on the shores of North Gower.
Things to see and do in Swansea
A visit to Swansea is a must: take in the sweeping waterfront of Swansea Bay leading to Mumbles and onto the beautiful Gower Peninsula. Not complete without trying one of the famous Welsh-Italian ice cream parlors
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