Discover Swansea
17 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Rhossili Beach
A picturesque beach known for its breathtaking sunsets and the iconic Worm's Head, a tidal island accessible during low tide. It offers landscapes, wildlife, and astrophotography opportunities.
Three Cliffs Bay
Featuring three dramatic cliffs, this bay offers stunning coastal views and is ideal for landscape photography, especially during sunrise or sunset.
The Gower Peninsula
While not exclusively in Carmarthenshire, the Gower Peninsula offers stunning coastal landscapes and opportunities for seascape and nature photography. It includes iconic spots like Worm's Head and Whiteford Point.
Llangennith Beach
A beach on the Gower Peninsula known for its legendary sunsets, ideal for landscape and wildlife photography.
Caswell Bay
A coastal location with a sandy beach and dramatic cliffs, perfect for portrait photography and capturing adventurous scenes.
Pennard Castle
Ruins of a medieval castle sitting atop a hill overlooking Three Cliffs Bay, offering historical and landscape photography opportunities.
Langland Bay
A picturesque bay with a pebble beach, offering a mix of coastal scenery and quaint village life.
Bracelet Bay
A picturesque bay located near Mumbles, known for its beautiful views and pebbly beach. It's ideal for capturing serene seascape photography, especially during sunrise or sunset.
Pwll Du
A lesser-known beach on the Gower Peninsula, offering unique landscape and wildlife photography opportunities.
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Kilvey Hill
A hill offering panoramic views of Swansea Bay, suitable for landscape and sunrise photography.
Townhill
An area with a scenic view overlooking Swansea Bay, great for landscape and urban photography.
Clydach Monastery
A historical site with remnants of a monastery, offering unique architectural and historical photography opportunities.
Swansea Marina
A bustling waterfront area with a mix of modern and historic architecture, ideal for urban and waterscape photography.
Swansea Observatory
Located in Swansea, this observatory offers panoramic views of the city and the nearby coastline. It is a great spot for capturing day and night scenes, especially with a telephoto lens to capture distant landscapes.
Loughor Estuary
This estuary offers opportunities for wildlife and landscape photography, with a mix of coastal and wetland environments. It's especially good for capturing migratory birds and scenic views.
Rhodfa Fach
A scenic trail in the upper parts of the Clydach Valley, offering nature and landscape photography opportunities.
Swansea Canal
A historic canal offering opportunities for industrial and nature photography.