Wandering Wales

@fredoyetayo|June 16, 2025 (4m ago)290 views

I've always loved travelling and each trip teaches me something new about the world and myself. Recently, we spent a few days exploring Swansea and the Gower Peninsula and I must say that it was one of the best trips we've had in a long time.

On thursday which was my wife's birthday, we drove for about 3 hours down to Swansea and we settled into our hotel just about a mile from the Marina. My initial observation was that Swansea was a very calm and friendly city/town. We had a nice dinner just by the marina and walked along the waterfront at sunset and watched the boats drift in. During our walk we met a man named Paul. Paul has lived in Swansea all his life and he told us he loves it here. he was very friendly and told us more about Swansea and places to visit and eat. Thank you Paul. I know he might never read this but we appreciate his kindness. The next morning, we drove out to Gower.

Gower is famous for its beaches and cliffs and we read about Worm's Head and knew we had to see it. Paul also gave us some insights as to parking and what to do here. The tide was low, so I walked the causeway out to the headland. Teni & Micah stayed up and did not go with me. The rocks were slippery, but the view was worth every careful step.

Once on the headland, the wind was fresh and strong, the sky was clear, and the ocean stretched as far as I could see. I did the short hike around the cliffs and headed back to the observatory area where we found a small area for picnicking. We sat here and took picturess then we had some snacks. It felt like our own private corner of the world.

That afternoon, we explored a few of Gower's beaches which were Rhossili Bay, Three Cliffs Bay, and Port Eynon. Each one had its own character. Rhossili had the long golden sands, Three Cliffs felt rugged and wild and Port Eynon was quiet, with only a handful of visitors.

In Swansea town centre the next day, we tried different restaurants and the best was the Pizzeria Vessuo which was very close to the stadium. I had the best seafood ever and to be honest I still dream of it somedays. We also visited the National Waterfront Museum and learned a bit about Wales's maritime history.

By the end of the trip, I felt refreshed and inspired. I love travelling because it reminds me how big and beautiful our world is. Swansea and Gower proved to be simple, stunning and full of surprises. We shall be back.