Today, Swansea is a real blend of buzzing metropolitanism and serenity. Swansea’s Gower Peninsula was declared the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where hikers flock to marvel at the limestone cliffs and breath-taking views of the stunning Rhossili Bay, which is has been voted one of the top ten of beaches in Britain for the last eight years, the 11th best beach in Europe and formerly declared by TripAdvisor as the ninth best in the world.

Since the 12^th century, Swansea established itself as a market town and the legacy remains. The award winning and historic, Swansea Market – is the largest indoor market in Wales, lying at the heart of the city centre, it has an amazing selection of artisanal stalls, offering everything from fresh, local produce, daily baked goods – which perfume the air, to household items,  antiques and bespoke gifts – providing residents and tourists with a unique shopping experience, making it a perfect place to taste the local specialities that Swansea has to offer, like cockles and laverbread, Welsh cakes or Salt marsh lamb.

It wouldn’t be Swansea without paying homage to The Swans – Swansea FC – an established club that is 20 percent owned by supporters and Swansea RFC, a founding member and one of the most important teams of the early history of Welsh Rugby Union.

With its vibrant culture and jaw-dropping scenery, Swansea is arguably one of the most attractive largest city in UK. You can even explore it from the comfort of your own home, as it was the first city in Wales to have in its own version of Monopoly – The Swansea edition – featuring 33 local landmarks.