As an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Gower region, Oxwich Bay combines the variety of wildlife found in a nature reserve with the appeal of a beach resort, and is an ideal location for swimming, surfing and nature appreciation. Easily accessible directly to the beach, its variety of habitats, species, flora and fauna ensure that, regardless of what time of year you visit, there’s plenty to see. As a National Nature Reserve managed by the Countryside Council for Wales, it has one of the richest varieties of coastal habitats in Britain, and is a favourite location for bird-spotters. The combination of rocky and sandy shores, sloping headlands and cliffs, sand dunes and marshes support an exceptional variety of wildlife.