Top Things to do in South Wales
Top Hotels in South Wales
- 1. The Royal Hotel Cardiff
- 2. The Coal Exchange Hotel Cardiff
- 3. voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
- 4. Future Inn Cardiff Bay
- 5. Hotel Indigo Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
- 6. Park Plaza Cardiff
- 7. Coldra Court Hotel
- 8. easyHotel Cardiff City Centre
- 9. Hilton Cardiff
- 10. Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa
Things to do in South Wales, Wales: The Best Beaches
Discover the best top things to do in South Wales, United Kingdom including Llangennith Beach, Rhossili Bay, Mewslade Bay, Pobbles Bay, Pwlldu Bay Beach, Brandy Cove, Limeslade Bay, Oxwich Bay, Southerndown Strand, Aberavon Beach.
Restaurants in South Wales
1. Llangennith Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 532 reviews
Reviewed By X5850MMrobw
A fabulous expanse of beach with plenty of space to keep your social distance! It's clean too. Good parking - OK it's £5 even for a short stay, but worth it - free out of season.
2. Rhossili Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,866 reviews
Rhossili Bay lies at the western end of the beautiful Gower peninsula. 3 miles of golden sands, iconic landscapes including Worms Head and Rhossili Down and history everywhere- from neolithic through to the more recent, including home to Edgar Evans. Its a walker's dream with routes in all directions, including the Welsh coastal path. The beach is dog friendly all year round and the whole area is beautiful whatever the weather. Today, the National Trust cares for 2 of the 3 miles of the beach, Rhossili Down, and most of the coastline between Rhossili and Port Eynon. (26 miles of Gower coastline in total). The landscape is free. The village of Rhossili also contains other private businesses. The car park is free to NT members during the day. Non members are currently charged £5 per day (car). There is no overnight parking/camping. All profits from the car park go towards keeping the area beautiful. Please note that the toilets are owned and operated by Swansea Council.
Reviewed By susandH8005FC - Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
Definitely worth a visit, whatever the weather. There is good car parking at the top of the bay run by the National Trust (£2.50 for up to 2 1/2 hours, £5.00 for over, or free if you’re a member). Bit of a walk down to the beach, but a good path - not really suitable for buggies and def not wheelchairs). The beach itself is just magnificent - golden sand, super clean, stunning and a huge crescent shape. You can also walk out to the Worms Head - do one or the other, you can’t really do both on the same day. The cafes and eateries are all up by the car park, there’s nothing down on the beach. The Bay View Bar and Restaurant is highly recommended - fantastic views, 5 star food, homemade cake to die for and lovely staff, it’s a bit hidden away, on the right just before the entrance to the car park, it definitely worth a visit.
3. Mewslade Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By DrErynJones
While all the tourists may head for the view of Rhossili half a mile down the road, the locals use this place. £3 car parking in the honesty box and then a 10 minute walk down the valley brings you out in a wonderfully tranquil and clean beach. So much more for the kids to do with rock pools and little coves galore
4. Pobbles Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Debims - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
We had never visited the Gower Peninsula and I think we lucked out finding this little gem after feeling a bit uninspired by Mumbles and surrounding, touristy areas. We parked in the National Trust car park at Three Cliffs and walked the mile or so to the beach, stunning views making up for the hot walk laden with swimming gear and drinks. There are no facilities at the beach so it was lucky we were prepared! When we got there we were delighted. Very laid back and it felt as if we had stumbled across a local secret, the fact that it took some effort to get there meant we were surrounded by local people and dog owners and not a shop in sight. The sea was perfectly warm and clean, the sand was soft and we thoroughly enjoyed taking it easy with our hard to please kids for the afternoon. Having just returned from a holiday in Crete I would say this beach beat the ones we visited there. We will be back!
5. Pwlldu Bay Beach
6. Brandy Cove
7. Limeslade Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Travel60994383237
Such a lovely place we are so lucky to have this and other lovely places on our doorstep mumbles is a special place
8. Oxwich Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,045 reviews
Reviewed By Parky52 - England, United Kingdom
Lovely spot with close to beach parking, snacks, full restaurant, lots and plenty of play space, walking along the beach you can do a great return route via the nature reserve and the dunes. Splendid!
9. Southerndown Strand
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By MargaretPonthir - Torfaen, United Kingdom
Lovely little beach -part shingle with plenty of rock pools and then vast area of golden sand. Not crowded, no cafe facilities so best take a flask and some sandwiches-well worth it !
10. Aberavon Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 657 reviews
Reviewed By joshbC9754YG - Llanelli, United Kingdom
i've recently become quite a fan of Aberavon Beach. it's so well used by dog walkers, surfers, families, joggers, skaters and everyone in between. i've visited many times since i've discovered this beautiful beach and it is always being used. Whether it's a coffee outside one of the chip shops, a day on the beach or a walk across the promenade there is always someone to give you a friendly hello in all kinds of weather. With stunning sights of the Swansea Bay coast line, the marina and Mumbles it's a great spot to take in some of the beauty South Wales has to offer. Top Tip: it's a great place to gather on any fire works night and enjoy them all across Swansea.
