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.
Grand Theatre
Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.
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.
Activities
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Private Day Tour of Gower's Cliffs & Beaches from Cardiff
Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!
Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons
Our pick of the best Mawr Hotel Deals
Coynant Farm Guest House
Good value for money guesthouse. Really is in the middle of nowhere with beautiful views.
Reviewed on 30 July 2025
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
Snow White's House - Farm Park Stay with Hot Tub, BBQ & Fire Pit
Quirky cottage. Very quiet and peaceful as tucked away down a very long driveway with only sheep, pigs and horses as neighbours.
Reviewed on 2 June 2024
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Room was Comfortable. Food was good. Disappointed with the fridge provided.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Village Hotel Swansea
Attentive staff
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Mercure Swansea Hotel
Lovely welcome after a tortuous 7 hour journey but a disappointing room. TV didn't work and bathroom fan was soooo noisy. Niall was quick to respond though and smoothed the way. Thank you.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
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 Neath Abbey Ruins and Swansea.com Stadium 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.