Swansea
United Kingdom · WalesGB
City and county in Wales
Swansea is a port and coastal city and the second-largest city of Wales. It forms a principal area, officially known as the City and County of Swansea.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 246,700
- Coordinates
- 51.621, -3.943
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Swansea
Swansea belongs to Wales, United Kingdom and has the feel of a compact city. Around 246,700 people live here. And it shows in how much there is to see. The local offer centres on nature, water sports and culture. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Swansea
Nature in Swansea
(11)The nature shortlist for Swansea: Caves, Gardens, Geological Formations, Islands and Lakes. It is a direct read of Swansea's activity profile. There are 11 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Swansea
(8)Under water sports, Swansea is tagged with Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling and Surf. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Swansea.
Culture in Swansea
(5)For culture, expect Cathedrals, Docks, Mosques, Religious Sites and Towers. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Swansea.
Sports in Swansea
(3)Swansea records Golf, Slopes and Tennis under sports. It is a direct read of Swansea's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Swansea
(2)Adventure in Swansea covers Parachute and Skydiving. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Swansea.
Family in Swansea
(1)Under family, Swansea is tagged with Water Parks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Swansea.
Nightlife in Swansea
(1)Under nightlife, Swansea is tagged with Casinos. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Swansea.
More to do in Swansea
(1)Swansea's other activities entries include Fishing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Swansea. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Swansea
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Swansea is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Europe/London on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Swansea that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Swansea known for?
- Travellers associate Swansea with nature, water sports and culture. It sits in Wales, United Kingdom and counts about 246,700 residents.
- What can you do in Swansea?
- Swansea is tagged with Caves, Gardens, Geological Formations, Islands and Lakes, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Swansea?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
- Where is Swansea located?
- Swansea belongs to Wales, United Kingdom, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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