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.
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.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
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
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!
Our pick of the best Mawr Hotel Deals
Coynant Farm Guest House
I am sorry to say that the property was not what I expected. The area to park in was chaotic with cars parked all over the place so when I arrived after a traumatic journey, I was trying to find a place to park in the pitch black with no lights apart from my car lights. The room was not hoovered. ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
The room was spotless the staff were freindly. And polite. We will definitely be staying there again. Very very impressed. Food in restaurant and breakfast were great
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
Clean and comfy hotel, plenty of parking and great eating and drinking options.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Grand Hotel Swansea
Room clean and spacious
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Stradey Park Hotel
Room was good. Staff very good . Meal in restaurant was excellant. Easy parking
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Pencelli Hotel
Lovely clean room. Really lovely staff. Couldn't ask for more
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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.
