Many of the places on this list are located on the coast and boast plenty of great beaches and watersports, but the city of Swansea , located on Swansea Bay in the southwest corner of Wales, is a particularly wonderful destination. The city is the birthplace of illustrious poet Dylan Thomas and has plenty of museums for visitors to enjoy. The city is home to hundreds of shops and restaurants as well as a huge market, while the 5-mile long Swansea Bay beach is a great destination for a day of sun, sand, and swimming.