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Swansea Travel Guide
City Guide about Swansea with tips and reviews by travelers.
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Swansea is located on the south coast of Wales, at the mouth of River Tawe.
The Normans built a castle here in the 12th century.
Swansea is situated on the beautiful Gower Penisular, UK's first designated ’area of outstanding natural beauty'. Although much of the city's architectural heritage was destroyed in wartime bombing, the wide sandy beaches, spectacular coastal scenery, lush parks, magnificent Maritime Quarter and medieval castles are still there making Swansea a major holiday destination.
The county’s whole coastal landscape is beautiful. The wide sandy beaches at Langland, Caswell and Limeslade are very popular with swimmers, whilst the wide, calm waters of Swansea Bay attract water-sport enthusiasts. Coastal paths connect most of the Gower bays and Swansea Bay itself, and hikers can enjoy breathtaking views throughout the year.
As a coastal region, Swansea has a milder climate than the mountains and valleys inland, but rain-bearing winds from the Atlantic also make it the wettest city in Britain.
In 1306, docks were built for shipbuilding. At the end of the 18th century, these docks were restructured to cope with the growth in the export of Welsh coal, copper and iron ore.
Swansea was only a short journey from Cornwall, where most of Britain's copper was mined.
In 1820 entrepreneur, Thomas Williams built a smelting works at Swansea. This stimulated the industry and South Wales started producing as much as 90% of Britain's copper.
Swansea is Wales' second city, and it grew to its present importance during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, becoming a centre of heavy industry. However, it was not subject to the same degree of immigration as Cardiff and the eastern valleys. Consequently, it still retains an agricultural and rural life.
Swansea is situated on the beautiful Gower Penisular, UK's first designated ’area of outstanding natural beauty'. Although much of the city's architectural heritage was destroyed in wartime bombing, the wide sandy beaches, spectacular coastal scenery, lush parks, magnificent Maritime Quarter and medieval castles are still there making Swansea a major holiday destination.
The county’s whole coastal landscape is beautiful. The wide sandy beaches at Langland, Caswell and Limeslade are very popular with swimmers, whilst the wide, calm waters of Swansea Bay attract water-sport enthusiasts. Coastal paths connect most of the Gower bays and Swansea Bay itself, and hikers can enjoy breathtaking views throughout the year.
As a coastal region, Swansea has a milder climate than the mountains and valleys inland, but rain-bearing winds from the Atlantic also make it the wettest city in Britain.
In 1306, docks were built for shipbuilding. At the end of the 18th century, these docks were restructured to cope with the growth in the export of Welsh coal, copper and iron ore.
Swansea was only a short journey from Cornwall, where most of Britain's copper was mined.
In 1820 entrepreneur, Thomas Williams built a smelting works at Swansea. This stimulated the industry and South Wales started producing as much as 90% of Britain's copper.
Swansea is Wales' second city, and it grew to its present importance during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, becoming a centre of heavy industry. However, it was not subject to the same degree of immigration as Cardiff and the eastern valleys. Consequently, it still retains an agricultural and rural life.
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Recensioni Swansea
Overall rating 7
Overall Guide :
If we could we would move there, the people are very friendly, helpfull and caring. We really enjoyed Swansea Mumbles area. We also went to Cardiff, Toyrefail and the Rhondda Valley. My Mum was born in the Rhondda. Everywhere we
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went we were treated as family. Way to go south Wales.
Da non perdere Swansea Marina
, Dylan Thomas Centre
Overall rating 8
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Swansea is located in a area of outstanding natural beauty with magnificent cliff walks, unspoiled beaches and rural splendour. The people are warm and hospitable.
Da non perdere Oystermouth Castle
, Llangennith Beach
Overall rating 7
Overall Guide :
Beautiful place and amazing entertainment, lovley sea beah, good whatch out for the wind because when its windy sand gose in your eyes everyone is caring and helpful
Da non perdere The Chocolate Factory
, Oystermouth Castle
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