South Wales - Gower Peninsula Attractions

The Mumbles form the gateway to the Gower Peninsula, a limestone massif of great scenic beauty. The charming Welsh south coast has been classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a nature reserve which, apart from the towns and villages, is only accessible on foot. There are a number of beaches, while Langland and Caswell Bay are popular sandy beaches, particularly popular among surfers.

The peninsula boasts a mild oceanic climate and good soil on its chalky clay deposits and is thus ideal for agriculture. This is reflected by, among other things, Rhossili's early potatoes and the growing of a variety of crops in the market gardens around Bishopston and Killay. The formerly independent villages of Newton, Killay and Mumbles have been absorbed into Swansea to form a connected area of settlement.