Swansea, Wales - A brief introduction

Swansea is a very picturesque region in the south-west Wales, the town of Swansea, the Gower Peninsula and surrounding areas, including containing the Mumbles. This part of the "Little Big Country" is very popular with tourists of all ages and in the following article I will inform readers about the most important elements in this city one of the best places in which to take a vacation in Wales.

The city of Swansea

Since the city was destroyed by ground airRaids in World War II, Swansea has been in constant renewal and in the last decade has seen an incredible investment in the city. Today the city is far from "ugly, lovely town" by Dylan Thomas (who would not know the place at all) cry, and there is plenty to keep tourists to entertain all ages.

Extensive renovation of the waterfront and dock area means that Swansea is now home to some of the best museums in Wales, the most beautiful, the National BankWaterfront Museum. The maritime district of Swansea, the Museum, Dylan Thomas Centre, shops and cafes, as well as the excellent LC Leisure Complex. A great place to take care of your children, the LC-complex and many leisure activities including a gym, a climbing wall and a playground for children. Surfing in the immensely popular in Swansea Bay and the recreation center offers lessons for surfers of all levels in the water park is the only machine of a standing wave in the United KingdomGermany, the "Board Rider."

Nightlife: restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and discos

Visitors should enjoy the nightlife of Swansea for the area around Wind Street and Kingsway, where you'll find most restaurants, bars and nightclubs head. If you want Italian food, then The Godfather (Bella Napoli, 66 Wind St, Tel: 01792644611) is one of the best places to go, and children are welcome. Also on Wind Street, the Mediterranean / French Brasseriewas very popular in local celebrities and the like, when a relaxed atmosphere then Pebble Street Cafe Bar (11 Wind Street) may prefer it with precision.

Mambo Cafe (46 The Kingsway, Tel: 01792456620) is a very popular bar with a Latin American flavor. As well as tequila, cocktails and music from the bar is an excellent place for an afternoon / evening bite to eat. If you are looking for something a bit 'more traditional you can not beat a good old English puband the oldest in the 18th Century Swansea Cross Keys Inn on Mary Street is an old pub, the No. Sign Bar, he said, the best on Wind Street.

In Swansea

In addition to the many attractions and facilities in the city of Swansea has more attractions. Two areas accessible (easily reached by bus), the Gower Peninsula and The Mumbles.

The Gower Peninsula is famous for its numerous beaches and spectacularThree Cliffs Bay is often featured in lists of the best beaches in Britain. Another beach Gower, it is important to mention the beautiful bay of Rhossili scale extends from Worm's on Burry Holms, a distance of about four miles. Other places of interest are Castle Pennard Castle Penrice Castle and WEOBLY.

Another Castle, Oystermouth Castle is to be in the range of Oystermouth now commonly referred to as Mumbles (although, strictly speaking, found the MumblesTWIN islands off Mumbles Head). This area is always incredibly popular with visitors to Swansea and Mumbles seafront offers all the usual British coast attractions, luxury hotels, bed and breakfast, entertainment, and old-fashioned pier.