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South Wales Beaches

Explore the beaches of South Wales along the stunning coastline, from secluded bays to fun-packed family hotspots. South Wales beaches come in all sizes, from tiny coves to miles of golden sands, some totally sheltered and others known for their surf.

We're spoiled for choice here in south Wales with well over 100 beaches along this stunning stretch of coastline as the Severn Estuary reaches the Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean.  With so many beaches in south Wales it can be hard to decide where to head for an amazing day out, so have a read up on our favourites.

From secluded coves to family hotspots, from rocky bays to gorgeous golden sands, you're sure to find a beach you'll fall in love with.  Maybe you're wanting a beach perfect for taking your children, or perhaps you're looking for a dog-friendly beach, we have those too!

Beach huts at Barry Island Beach, Whitmore Bat, one of the family friendly South Wales beaches.

All South Wales Beaches Experiences

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Penarth Beach & Pier, Vale of Glamorgan
Natural Wales | Dog Friendly

Penarth Beach

Penarth Beach offers scenic views, a historic pier with a pavilion, and…

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FREE
Tenby North Beach
Active Outdoors | Family Friendly | Natural Wales

Tenby North Beach

Tenby North Beach is a sheltered sandy bay beneath the town walls, perfect…

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FREE
Barry Island Beach, Vale of Glamorgan
Family Friendly | Active Outdoors | Natural Wales

Barry Island Beach

Fun-packed family hotspot, Barry Island beach is a great free family day…

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GYG Scenic Day Tour From Cardiff to the Gower Peninsula
Active Outdoors | Natural Wales

Scenic Day Tour from Cardiff to the Gower Peninsula

Explore the Gower Peninsula on a scenic day tour from Cardiff. Visit…

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FREE
Rhossili Bay Beach
Active Outdoors | Dog Friendly | Family Friendly

Rhossili Bay

Rhossili Bay on the Gower Peninsula offers golden sands, cliff walks and…

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FREE
Three Cliffs Bay Beach on the Gower Peninsula
Natural Wales | Active Outdoors | Dog Friendly

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

Three Cliffs Bay Beach on the Gower Peninsula is a scenic beach known for…

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Saundersfoot Beach
Active Outdoors | Family Friendly | Natural Wales

Saundersfoot Beach

Saundersfoot Beach in Pembrokeshire is a wide sandy beach beside a…

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Monkstone Beach
Dog Friendly | Active Outdoors | Family Friendly

Monkstone Beach

Monkstone Beach is a secluded dog-friendly beach near Tenby, reached by a…

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Aberavon Beach, near Port Talbot in Swansea Bay
Family Friendly | Active Outdoors | Natural Wales

Aberavon Beach

Aberavon Beach near Swansea offers a wide sandy shoreline, scenic…

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Langland Bay Gower
Active Outdoors | Natural Wales | Family Friendly

Langland Bay

Langland Bay is a scenic Gower beach with sandy shores, colourful huts and…

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Caswell Bay on the Gower Peninsula, near Swansea
Family Friendly | Active Outdoors | Natural Wales

Caswell Bay

Caswell Bay, on the Gower Peninsula near Swansea, is a sandy,…

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Tenby Castle Beach
Active Outdoors | Family Friendly | Natural Wales

Tenby Castle Beach

Tenby Castle Beach is a small, sheltered cove beneath Tenby Castle,…

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