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Swansea Vacations

It's always helpful to learn the basics about your destination before you get going on your getaway. Highlight Swansea on a map now and start packing your bags for your next amazing adventure!

This city lies approximately 35 miles (56 kilometers) west of Cardiff, the national capital, and 12 miles (19 kilometers) southeast of Llanelli.

Forget the star attractions — it's the locals that make a place tick. In this part of South Wales, you'll find 170,000 of them.

Places to visit in Swansea

Got a spare day or two? Oystermouth Castle and Swansea Beach are some worthwhile attractions in the area. You'd be mad to leave before crossing these off your vacation to-do list.

Dylan Thomas Centre hosts a range of festivals, performances and exhibits across the year. Look up the calender of events to find your next activity. Want some more options? Great theater can challenge our expectations and asks us to aspire to more. Attend a play at Grand Theatre and open your mind to some new ideas. And that's not all. Whether you fancy yourself an intellectual or you simply want to find out a little bit about the region's long history of learning, Swansea University is sure to inspire and enlighten.

Where do you fly into for Swansea?

There's nothing like the feeling of finally touching down in a new, unknown destination. If you're hopping on a flight to Swansea, there's every chance you'll fly into Cardiff International Airport (CWL). It's approximately 30 miles (48 kilometers) to the southeast of the downtown area. Grab your bags and get set to kick-start your adventure!