Mawr Travel Guide
Swansea
Popular places to visit
Three Cliffs Bay Beach
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.
Rhossili Beach
Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Mumbles Pier
Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.
Grand Theatre
Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.
Caswell Bay Beach
Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.
Things to do
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Private Day Tour of Gower's Cliffs & Beaches from Cardiff
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls
Top hotels in Mawr
Coynant Farm Guest House
Good value for money guesthouse. Really is in the middle of nowhere with beautiful views.
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Excellent alround
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
Average stay , breakfast was cleared at 9 am, most hotels clear around 9:30. Your reception staff should make guests aware of this. I managed to get a cold bits thanks to help of the staff member clearing the server
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Grand Hotel Swansea
Enjoyed my stay in the hotel. Quiet and private. Perfect to get good sleep and rest.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Dragon Hotel
Stayed here before. Decent hotel
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Mercure Swansea Hotel
Clean room easy checknin ams check put fabulous beds
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mawr
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.
Birchgrove
Birchgrove might not have many top sights, but Swansea.com Stadium and 1940s Swansea Bay are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Llansamlet
Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.
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.
Penllergaer
Travellers like the historical sites in Penllergaer, and Penllergare Valley Woods is a top attraction you might want to visit.
