The Tawe passes through a number of towns and villages including Ystradgynlais, Ystalyfera, Pontardawe, and Clydach and meets the sea at Swansea Bay below Swansea. The Tawe Valley (Cwm Tawe in Welsh) is more commonly known as the Swansea Valley.
What river runs through Swansea?
The chief river is the Tawe which enters the county at Clydach and flows through Morriston and the Lower Swansea Valley, before emerging to the east of the city centre and entering Swansea Bay over the barrage which separates the Docks and the Maritime Quarter.
Is Swansea by the sea?
Swansea Bay is Wales’ waterfront city beach, it’s also the name given to the wider destination (Swansea, Mumbles and Gower). Central and easy to get to, Swansea Bay is just minutes away from the heart of the city centre. It’s also a Watersports Centre of Excellence.
What ocean is Swansea on?
Swansea has a temperate oceanic climate. As part of a coastal region, it experiences a milder climate than inland. Swansea is exposed to rain-bearing winds from the Atlantic.
What is Swansea known for?
Swansea, the second largest city in Wales, with its legendary nightlife centred on Wind Street and the recently developed SA1 area, is a must for any visitor. Swansea is known for being the birthplace of poet Dylan Thomas, and home of the Swans, who were until very recently in the Premier League.
Does Swansea have sharks?
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. A small shark surprised beach-goers on the Swansea coast after it got trapped in a pool after the tide had gone out. The smooth hound dogfish, a type of shark common to UK waters, became trapped at Caswell Bay beach, Mumbles.
Why is Swansea so foggy?
Coastal fog is usually a result of advection fog which forms when relatively warm, moist air passes over a cool surface. When this happens, the cold air just above the sea’s surface cools the warm air above it until it can no longer hold its moisture.
Why does Swansea swim away?
In September 1988, after seeing their side win in Swansea, a group of around 30 Cardiff fans were chased into the sea near Swansea Civic Centre by a group of around 50 Swansea fans. Since then, Swansea fans have adopted a “swim away” gesture, in reference to the event.
Is Swansea a nice place to live?
Find out what makes these places so great! For many, Swansea is the perfect blend between city and countryside. It provides good access to Wales’ capital and to the country’s west and north. Swansea has surprising diversity in its places to live depending on your lifestyle needs.
Can you swim in the sea in Swansea?
Our patrolled beaches, with the exception of Swansea Bay, have been awarded Blue Flag status based on their water quality and cleanliness, as well as meeting other criteria. Make sure you check the tide times before you visit as the tide can come in fast and you may get cut off. If you are not sure ask the lifeguard.
How many Muslims are in Swansea?
The largest minority religion in Swansea is Muslim (5,415, or 2.3% of all people).
How cold is Swansea sea?
The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 62.2°F / 16.8°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 46.9°F / 8.3°C.
What do you call someone from Swansea?
Swans fans are known as the Jack Army, because people from Swansea are known as Jacks.
What percentage of Swansea is black?
Ethnicity in Swansea
Asian people were the largest minority group in Swansea accounting for 3.3% of the population. 1,983 or 1% of the Swansea population are black according to the latest 2011 census. In England more broadly the portion of the population that is white is 85.4%. 7.8% are Asian and 3.5% are Black.
What language does Swansea speak?
Welsh
Many people in Swansea speak English and Welsh every day; at home, with friends and in work. One in six residents speaks Welsh, many as their first language and interest in the language is growing. Dealing with people in their choice of language is a part of our equal opportunities policy.
Is Swansea a beautiful city?
Did you know that Swansea was recently named the most beautiful city in the UK?
Has there ever been a tsunami in Swansea?
Historical accounts say that Green Grounds was submerged when a ‘tidal wave’ engulfed many places along the Bristol Channel, from Swansea to Bristol. It is argued that the wave was Britain’s first recorded tsunami, however, others theorise that it was a powerful storm surge – a combination of high tides and winds.
Does Swansea have a good night life?
Swansea has been voted as one of the top 10 cities for student nightlife in the UK. That’s because there’s a range of places to suit all tastes, from live music to bars and nightclubs. The price of a pint is cheap, and there are a good amount of pubs per square mile, so you’ll never run out of new places to try.
How is Swansea polluted?
Air quality in Swansea
The air is moderately polluted. Greater than the maximum limit established for one year by WHO. A long-term exposure constitutes a health risk.
Is Swansea the wettest city in UK?
WHICH UK CITIES ARE THE WETTEST? Upholding Wales’ bad weather reputation and taking the title of the rainiest UK city is Cardiff, with an average of 96mm of rainfall each month – the most out of all the cities.
Which is the coldest month in Swansea?
February
Average Temperature in Swansea
The cool season lasts for 4.0 months, from November 23 to March 22, with an average daily high temperature below 50°F. The coldest month of the year in Swansea is February, with an average low of 38°F and high of 46°F.