There’s so much to see and do on and around the Gower, it can be hard to know where to begin! Here are just a few ideas and recommendations to get you started. You can also see more on our events page.
Award Winning Beaches
There are many stunning beaches around the Gower. Langland, Caswell and Port Eynon all have blue flag status and Rhossili (also referred to as Llangennith) is a 3-mile stretch of white sand that is regularly voted amongst the best in the world. In 2018 Rhossili was named the top in the UK and nearby Three Cliffs Bay was voted in the top 20 of European beaches too!
Best for surfing: Llangennith
Best for walking: Three Cliffs & Rhossili
Best for relaxing: Caswell & Langland
Best for exploring: Port Eynon
Outdoor Adventures
There’s a wealth of activities available on the Gower and across south Wales for young and old alike. From sea-kayaking to mountain biking, canyoning to quad biking there’s something for everyone. Many activities are available right on our doorstep in Langland such as stand up paddle boarding (SUP), coasteering, surfing or even beach yoga.
Visit Swansea Bay website for more information on a range of activities and providers.
Or check out the Big Blue Adventures website a small, award-winning local business who can tailor activities to your needs, budget and experience level.
Swansea Bike Path has information about cycle routes, and there are excellent mountain bike trails in Afan Forest and along Cefn Bryn
Eat & Drink in Mumbles
Nestled at the west end of the 5 mile Swansea beach, Mumbles is famous for its lighthouse, shops, restaurants and Ice Cream! Whether you’re looking for a cosy cafe, traditional pub, family-friendly cafe or French bistro, you’ll find it in Mumbles. Take a walk up Newton Road to discover its independent shops and boutiques, but be sure to stop off at Joe’s Ice Cream parlour first!
For lunch with a view: Verdi’s
For a romantic meal: Bistrot Pierre
For a cosy drink: Cafe Valance
For Ice Cream: Joe’s Ice Cream Parlour & Verdi’s
Wales Coast Path
The Wales Coast Path opened in 2012 and is an impressive 870 miles long. It is credited with being the first coastal path to cover an entire country. The Path runs through eleven National Nature Reserves and a wide range of scenery.
The whole path is accessible to walkers with some sections suitable for cyclists, families with pushchairs and people with restricted mobility. Visit the Explore the Path website to find a section suitable for you.
From Langland bay the walk to Caswell Bay is categorised as Easy, you can find more information on the route on the Wales Coast Path website.
Day Trips from the Gower
There are many things to see and do away from the Gower that can be easily reached by car from Langland Bay. The pretty harbour town of Tenby is great day trip destination with its lifeboat station, castle, golden beaches, Napoleonic fortress, cute cafes, artisan boutiques and excellent fish & chips restaurants.
Or in case of inclement weather, take a stroll around the National Botanic Garden of Wales; the largest single-span glass glasshouse in the world houses the largest collection of Mediterranean plants in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a great cafe too!
The Victorian Arcades in Cardiff city centre are easy to reach by car or train for some retail therapy. If sport’s more your thing, Swansea’s Liberty Stadium is the home of Swansea City FC and Ospreys Rugby and nearby Llanelli is the base for Scarlets Rugby in their ground Parc Y Scarlets.
Golf
Four of the top 10 golf courses in Wales as rated by Golf Monthly can be reached from Langland Bay in an hour or less; Pennard, Pyle & Kenfig, Royal Porthcawl and Southern Down. Within 90 minutes of the apartment you will also find Celtic Manor, host of the 2010 Ryder Cup and Tenby Golf Club, widely regarded as the birthplace of golf in Wales.
For spectacular views, the undulating course at Pennard, only 15 minutes away, is well worth a visit. Even closer to home is the excellent Langland Bay Golf Club which boasts ocean views from 15 of its 18 holes.