Tourist websites
Official tourist website for Swansea Bay: (http://www.visitswanseaba...)
Official tourist guide by the South West Wales Tourism Partnership (http://www.tourismswansea...)
Official website for Swansea City Centre: (http://www.swanseacitycen...)
Official tourist website for Mumbles: (http://www.mumbles.co.uk/)
Official guide to parks and gardens in Swansea Bay (http://www.onebiggarden.com/)
Official tourist guides to Carmarthenshire Visit Carmarthenshire, Discover Carmarthenshire
Official tourist guide to Neath Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot Leisure and Culture, Visit Neath Port Talbot
Official Powys tourist guide (http://www.tourism.powys....)
Understand
Swansea Bay covers western Glamorgan and eastern Carmarthenshire, including the city of Swansea as well as Neath, Port Talbot and Bridgend. The Swansea Bay area extends from the beaches of the Gower Peninsula to the south to the foothills of the Black Mountain range of the Brecon Beacons to the north; and from the town of Carmarthen from the west to Porthcawl to the east.
This article aims to provide highlights of the larger area surrounding Swansea. For more detail of Swansea or the Gower peninsula, see the Swansea and Gower articles.
When to go
The best time of the year to visit Swansea Bay is from late spring to early autumn since most of the attractions in the area are outdoor orientated. The warmer weather and longer days allows for maxiumum enjoyment of the sites the region has to offer.
Tourist information
Swansea City Centre
Plymouth Street Opposite the Bus Station. Tel:+44 1792 468321 - Winter opening hours: Mon to Sat: 09:30-17:30. Summer opening hours Easter - end of September: Mon to Sat: 09:30-17:30, Sun: 10:00-16:00. - offers free maps, information on tourist sites and hotel room reservation service.