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Three Cliffs Bay, Gower


Visiting South West Wales? You're in luck - the area has a huge range of things to do and see, from historical towns and landmarks to great beaches, gentle countryside and bustling city life.

Here's a guide to some essential sites.

  • Also you can check out our What's On Guide for hundreds of events and attractions, visit wild places to go, or get to know the regions' cities, towns and villages.

  • If we're missing a site - let us know!



    As Wild As You Want It
    Site which shows the range of outdoor sports available in South West Wales. Sports covered include - canoeing, coasteering, diving, sea kayaking and others.
    Website: www.aswildasyouwantit.com/


    Gower Information Centre
    Online guide to the Gower Peninsula - numerous sections including caves, villages, castles and beaches. Please note that full site access is only available through paid membership.
    Website: www.swansea-gower.co.uk/


    Wales Tourist Board
    A comprehensive and colourful site which offers a vast amount of information on all parts of Wales, including the South West region.
    Website: www.visitwales.com/

    Pembrokeshire Boat Charters
    Looking to hire a boat to explore the Pembrokeshire coast? Then this is the site for you. Very good gallery section containing photos of Pembrokeshire and video clips.
    Website: www.pembrokeshireboatcharters.com


    Enjoy Gower
    This site was nominated by Chris Jones of Mumbles. It provides lots of information on the Gower - accommodation, beaches, restaurants, weather and activities. It also has a section on the Mumbles Tourist Information Centre. Take a tour of Gower from the comfort of your PC!
    Website: www.enjoygower.com


    Tourlink
    Tourlink was formed as a joint venture by Antur Teifi and the Carmarthenshire Tourist Association (CTA), and is now managed by the CTA. It's a comprehensive site which offers invaluable information on the county for tourists and locals alike, with lots on accommodation, activities, and information on the main towns, parks, gardens, heritage, walking, cycling and food.

    Website:www.tourlink.co.uk



    Ceredigion Tourist Information

    Details of a broad range of facilities, services, accommodation, and attractions for visitors - including walking and angling - together with contact details for tourist information centres.
    Website: http://tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk


    Neath Port Talbot Council
    The tourist section of this local authority site describes the area as "surprisingly different", and along with the usual visitor information there's also a section on waterfall walks.
    Website: www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk/tourism/index.html


    Visit Pembrokeshire
    With so many award-winning beaches in Pembrokeshire you're spoilt for choice. This site offers information about those beaches, details on activity centres, towns and villages, accommodation, arts, crafts and a food guide.
    Website: www.visitpembrokeshire.com

    Find out what events are being held in Pembrokeshire by visiting - www.visitpembrokeshire.com/events



    Swansea City and County Council
    A special section on Dylan Thomas and when you've had enough literary culture - there are suggestions for places to eat out, ideas for things to do and places to stay.
    Website: www.swansea.gov.uk/tourism/


    Tourism Swansea
    Lots of tourism information on the City and County of Swansea can be found here, from accommodation to activities plus lots on arts & crafts.
    Website: www.tourismswansea.com/


    Pembrokeshire - A Personal Guide
    Read Mike Dennison's guide to Pembrokeshire, based upon many years of family holidays in the county.
    Website: pembrokeshire.apersonalguide.co.uk



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