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City break in Swansea. Active leisure ideas for Swansea - attractions, recreation and nightlife

London and Wales The city is very popular among fans of water sports, as the coast of Swansea is ideal for surfing and sailing. In warmer months, one of the main activities for travelers is walking around scenic surroundings; the city has lots of attractive parks and gardens. A great place for walks and picnics is Clyne Park, which is widely considered the most beautiful in the city. Park is especially scenic in late spring, when thousands of fragrant flowers bloom on its territory. The park is equipped with a special seating area with wooden benches; there are large meadows for sports entertainment.
Swansea is one of the largest cities in Wales. It can offer an interesting excursion program to its guests. The city cherishes its cultural heritage. One of its main landmarks is the … Open
In the city center there is Singleton Park; it is a great place to relax after walking through busy city streets. In summer, literally every evening, musical concerts and theatrical performances are held in the park. Among other attractive sites, Brynmill Park is worth mentioning.
The most beautiful beach in Swansea is Rhossili, it has long been visited fans of surfing. The water is too cold for swimming, so people prefer to stroll in a relaxed way along the waterfront and enjoy the panorama opening from the coast. Caswell beach is famous among fans of canoeing; at high tourist season exciting recreational activities for tourists are often held here. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Surfers can also recommend visiting Llangennith Beach; besides excellent conditions for sports it features some attractive restaurants. Fans of elite sport will appreciate advantages of the Pennard Golf Course club. Upscale golf course, sports equipment rental, professional coaches and an excellent restaurant are present here. In the Golden Palomino Riding Stables vacationers can book a horse ride and visit the most beautiful places of the city.
Mumbles Lighthouse Celtic Trail Center organizes cycling tours; it enjoys great popularity among families with children. Despite the fact that Swansea doesn’t have an abundance of nightlife, clubs and discos, travelers won’t be bored during their holiday. An interesting evening program is offered by the Kon-Tiki bar. Fans of the shopping are recommended to include the Swansea Market in the recreation program, as it is the largest market in Wales.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Swansea and surroundings

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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Swansea
♥   Park 'Prickly Pear' , 107 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Swansea
♥   Amusement park 'Butlins' , 57.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Oakwood Theme Park' , 61.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Brean Leisure Park' , 74.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Crealy Great Adventure Parks' , 108.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Woodlands Family Theme Park' , 142 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Swansea
♥   Water park 'LC' Swansea, 0.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Cardiff International Pool' , 56.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Blue Lagoon' Pembrokeshire, 61.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Brean Splash' Brean, Somerset, 74.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Splashdown Quaywest in Goodrington' Devon, 135.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Swansea
♥   Restaurant 'Fairyhill' Llanrhidian . Type - Modern British. 18.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Valans' Llandybie. Type - International. 22.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Y Polyn' Nantgaredig. Type - Traditional British. 30.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Swansea from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Swansea Biopharm Leech Farm

From the series “Top 10 Extraordinary Farms”
Leech biofarm does not look like an ordinary farm. This is more a modern, bright and absolutely sterile laboratory. A few years ago, the biofarm expanded its work area considerably and now supplies leeches not only to usual hospitals, but also to veterinary clinics. Hirudotherapy or leech therapy is gaining popularity in cosmetology, so the Swansea farm simply has wide prospects for development. … Read further

Dolaucothi Gold Mines

From the series “Famous Spots of Gold Mines Reminding the Gold-Rush Times”
In ancient times people washed gravel, collected along the banks of the Cothi river, among the many stones they found particles of precious metal. With the heyday of the Roman Empire, the first mines began to appear on the territory of the deposit, but already in the 5th century they came to desolation and remained ignored by people until the 19th century. The first industrial enterprises on the territory of the Dolaucothi deposit appeared before the outbreak of the First World War. Later the representatives of the University of Cardiff were engaged in research of the mines for a long time. … Read further
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City break ideas for neighbours of Swansea

Guide to your best city break in Swansea - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Swansea - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Swansea?' disappears immediately.
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