Mawr Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Rhossili Beach
Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.
Mumbles Pier
Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.
Caswell Bay Beach
Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.
Singleton Park
Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.
Activities
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
Private Tour: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Our pick of the best Mawr Hotel Deals
Coynant Farm Guest House
A secluded and charming guest house, helpful and courteous service and the rooms were lovely with en suite and breakfast facilities in room. Only a brief stay but I'd happily stay again and longer
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Nook - Farm Park Stay with Hot Tub, BBQ & Fire Pit
Great place with character
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub
Nice area peaceful and quiet great for fishing and great experience would stay again
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Hotel rooms were bit dated, the air con was very old and loud. The main lifts were not working. Think hotels needs a make over.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
Hotel had plenty of parking, a restaurant, gym with pool and sauna and a Starbucks. It’s located in a really nice new area of Swansea. Room was nice big, the bed was comfortable, How there was a few stains on the carpet. Gym is ok, however changing rooms need to be cleaned more and sauna and steam ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel Swansea
My stay was lovely the room needed a bit of tlc but bed was really comfortable and room was cleaned. Staff were very attentive and friendly nothing was too much trouble. This is my second stay in a couple of years and would almost definitely book again. The lift was being refurbished but was notified ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mawr
Pontlliw and Tircoed
When in Pontlliw and Tircoed, you can plan a visit to Penllergare Valley Woods and Swansea.com Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Birchgrove
Birchgrove might not have many top sights, but Swansea.com Stadium and Maritime Quarter are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mynyddbach
Though Mynyddbach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.
Llansamlet
Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.
Grovesend and Waungron
While there might not be top attractions in Grovesend and Waungron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Parc y Scarlets and Penllergare Valley Woods.
Penllergaer
Travellers like the historical sites in Penllergaer, and Penllergare Valley Woods is a top attraction you might want to visit.
