Swansea, Wales’ City by the Sea, boasts some of the best beaches in the country.  The Gower was the first area in the UK to be awarded the title of Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty over 50 years ago.  There are many amazing beaches to choose from whether you are looking for a family-friendly stretch of sand or a secluded cove to get away from it all. There are over 50 named coves, bays and beaches, the coast around Swansea, Mumbles and Gower.Oxwich Bay was named the most beautiful beach in the UK for 2007 by travel writers who visited more than 1,000 around the world in search of the perfect sands.

Rhossili Bay Gower
	Rhossili Bay curves along an arc running northwards from the village. The sandy beach is three miles long and is backed with sand dunes. View Beach Details

Port Eynon Gower
	Port Eynon is a perfect family beach with a wide expanse of golden sand and rock pools to explore at low tide. The beach is located on the Gower peninsula, Britain’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. View Beach Details

Oxwich bay Gower
	This is a long sandy beach with an adjacent Nature Reserve. A slipway provides access for launching boats. Much favoured for water sports with a water taxi available to Pwll Du and Pobbles. View Beach Details

Three Cliffs Gower
	Beautiful sandy beach with Pennard Pill stream running through it, the beach is encrusted with rock pools. The cliffs backing the beach are popular with climbers. View Beach Details

Caswell bay Gower
	Sandy half mile long bay beach, southwesterly facing, nestled behind the Mumbles headland. A wide expanse of sand backed by cliffs with a coastal path to Langland Bay. View Beach Details

Langland bay Gower
	Probably the most popular beach with local families. Rotherslade although cut off from Langland at high tide they are in fact all part of the same beach. A superb stretch of beach and extremely popular with sun and surfing enthusiasts. View Beach Details