Mawr Travel Guide

Swansea

Reservoir water tower on the Upper Llew.
Reservoir water tower on the Upper Llew.
Upper Lliw reservoir wall. This is the view looking south down the east bank of the reservoir towards the dam wall at the south and the tower at the southwest end of the reservoir.
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Penlle'r Castell settlement, Betws Mountain. A Medieval settlement surrounded by ditch and bank. This protected site is just 2 minutes walk from the roadside, yet no one passing would even know it existed.
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Cwm Dulais. Old tracks at a disused colliery provide access to the bottom of the valley from the better road above. The tracks on the hill opposite show how the relative isolation allows unofficial motorsports.
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Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs and the Bay viewed from a hilltop

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

4.5/5(45 reviews)

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.

Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Rhossili Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a bay or harbour

Rhossili Beach

5/5(84 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Rhossili Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Swansea. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

Rhossili Beach
Oxwich Bay Beach featuring a beach and vehicle touring

Oxwich Bay Beach

4.5/5(57 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Oxwich Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Penrice.

Oxwich Bay Beach
Mumbles Pier featuring general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

4/5(96 reviews)

Mumbles Pier is just one of the places to see in Mumbles, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Mumbles Pier
Caswell Bay Beach which includes hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Caswell Bay Beach

4.5/5(47 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Caswell Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Swansea. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Caswell Bay Beach
Singleton Park featuring hiking or walking and a park as well as an individual male

Singleton Park

4/5(43 reviews)

After visiting Singleton Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sketty. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

Singleton Park

Top hotels in Mawr

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is €76 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€76
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (563 reviews)
Great sized room. Friendly staff in Reception and in the bar.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
The price is €67 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
€67
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice room

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
Stradey Park Hotel

Stradey Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Furnace Llanelli Wales
The price is €61 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€61
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Llanelli. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Parc Howard Museum and Plas Llanelly House ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (862 reviews)
Room was good. Staff very good . Meal in restaurant was excellant. Easy parking

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Stradey Park Hotel
Mercure Swansea Hotel

Mercure Swansea Hotel

4 out of 5
Phoenix Way Swansea Wales
The price is €77 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
€77
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Friendly staff, lovely reception and bar / restaurant area. Rooms a bit dated, but large, quiet, with comfy bed. Breakfast decent.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Mercure Swansea Hotel
Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns

Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns

3 out of 5
Pemberton Park Llanelli Wales
The price is €55 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€55
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Llanelli. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (502 reviews)
Welcoming staff. Clean room. Nice and warm. Great pub. Good value.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns
Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot

Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot

3.5 out of 5
Green Park Port Talbot Wales
The price is €87 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
€87
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Talbot. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (530 reviews)
Great stay. Very comfortable

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot
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Other neighbourhoods around Mawr

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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.

Pontlliw and Tircoed
Glan Brân Looking across the fields of the Nant Brân valley above Birchgrove. The lone house below the ridge of Mynydd Drumau is Glanbrân-fach.

Birchgrove

Birchgrove might not have many top sights, but Swansea.com Stadium and Maritime Quarter are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Birchgrove
Clase. Tower block at Clase, near Morriston, Swansea. Seen from the western edge of the grid square, looking across Mynydd-bach common.

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.

Mynyddbach
Llansamlet Station, Swansea, view to the east

Llansamlet

3.5/5(22 area reviews)

Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.

Llansamlet
Afon Loughor from the road

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 WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre.

Grovesend and Waungron
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Penllergaer

Travellers like the historical sites in Penllergaer, and Penllergare Valley Woods is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penllergaer

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