Langland Bay

Built in the Scottish Baronial style by the Crawshay family, the Merthyr Tydfil Ironmasters, it was used as their summer residence.

In 1897 the French Impressionist painter Alfred Sisley made two watercolours of Langland Bay, while on honeymoon.

Somewhat safer and more sheltered on the higher ground of the Langland Bay Golf Club,[2] a further two rows of tents were permitted.

The bay is accessible by road, and is serviced by public transport for a short period during the school summer holidays; there are also two large Pay-&-Display car-parks.

Hot and cold snacks are available from two small shops, though these tend to operate limited opening times during the winter and focus on ice-creams and gifts for children.

Public showers are available near the beach, and a St John's Ambulance Hut and Information Office operate at peak times.

Swansea City Council operate a Surf Lifeguard service at the beach from the end of May to the beginning of September.

Langland Bay is popular with surfers, as it is conveniently located near residential areas and because of the variety of waves that can be ridden at different tide levels.

The sandbar situated offshore between Langland Point and Crab Island is actually a reef, which creates a powerful and dangerous wave breaking in shallow water.

Several local surfers have competed on an international level, most notably Carwyn Williams, whose parents ran a small hotel in the resort.

Carwyn Williams once beat Australian Damien Hardman, the World champion at the time, in Hossegor, France.