Alfa Coach Holidays

Cardiff, Swansea & Bracelet Bay

Resort - Porthcawl

Overview

Located between Swansea and Cardiff, Porthcawl was originally a port for the iron and steel industries and still has some interesting features from that period, including the oldest maritime warehouse in Wales, an attractive harbour and the last coal and gas powered lighthouse in the country. It developed as a seaside resort after the Great War and the splendid Grand Pavilion dates from 1932. Nearby is Kenfig Nature Reserve, a site of national importance. This attractive seaside resort offers numerous facilities, including the world famous Porthcawl golf course, the finest course in Wales and one of several in the area, an expansive sandy beach and Coney Beach, a fairground with a variety of rides and amusements which was named after the famous New York venue. To the East of the town lies the River Ogmore and the beautiful Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Prices from

£385 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 5385BE

Tour: Cardiff, Swansea & Bracelet Bay

Resort: Porthcawl

Days: 5

Date Travelling: 13 May 2026

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Seabank Hotel

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel

Day 2 - Swansea & Bracelet Bay

  • Swansea is Wales' second largest city after Cardiff.
  • Bracelet Bay, near Mumbles, offers exceptional sea views across the Bristol Channel.

Day 3 - Day at Leisure

Day 4 - Cardiff Guided Tour & St Fagans National History Museum

  • Our local experienced guide (included in the tour cost) leads us in a discovery of the major sights and points of interest.
  • From the comfort of the coach, See and hear how the area of Cardiff Bay has been transformed from the once busiest coal exporting port in the world to the present vibrant waterfront area. we will also see a mixture of old and new architecture such as the Welsh Parliament (the Senedd) , Pierhead building, Wales Millennium Centre, views of Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Castle, The Civic Centre plus much more.
  • Please ask any questions you may have in order to get the most out of your holiday.
  • St Fagans is one of Europe’s premier open air museums and the most popular heritage attraction in Wales.
  • The museum affords visitors a journey through the history of Welsh life with over 30 preserved and re-constructed buidings spanning 500 years of history.
  • Amongst these you will also find indoor exhibitions displaying costume, daily life and farming implements.

Day 5 - Return Travel

  • Return travel

Seabank Hotel

Porthcawl’s most iconic building, situated on the headland with fantastic sea views across the resort and bay and a short walk from the Grand Pavilion and John Street shops. There are spectacular panoramic views of the Bristol Channel and coast from the bar and many bedrooms. Our en-suite bedrooms come with comfy beds for a great nights sleep, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TV with Freeview and radio and hairdryer. The hotel features a large modern restaurant, quiet lounge and bar, with dancefloor, where you will find entertainment most evenings. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and there is a lift that serves all floors. Large car park.

Contact Details

Seabank Hotel
Esplanade, Mid Glamorgan

Tel No: 01656 782261

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Joining my holiday

Joining your Alfa holiday


Take the stress out of your holiday travel arrangements. Choose from our extensive list of local joining points and make the journey part of your holiday, as you travel in comfort to your holiday destination.


Local Pick-up Points


We will pick you up close to home and take you to your nearest interchange where you will embark on your tour coach and be whisked away to your holiday destination.


We have 8 interchanges across the UK:


Your Interchange will be - North West Tours – Burtonwood Interchange (M62 near Warrington)


Join En-Route


Joining your Alfa Holiday is now even more convenient. If you want to join your tour coach en-route to your chosen resort we’ll pick you up on the way.


For selected tours we can pick you up at:


North West


  • Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Forton Services (M6, Junction 32/33), Hartshead Moor (M62, Junction 25/26), Charnock Richard (M6, Junction 27/28), Carlisle (M6, Junction 43 – layby near Tesco) – North and Scotland
  • Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Keele (M6, Junction 15/16), Sandbach (M6, Junction 16/17)

Park and Tour


For only £11 per day you can book parking at selected locations for the duration of your holiday. So if you prefer to drive, leave your car and join your coach en-route then why not enquire about our Park and Tour locations. For more information please call our reservations team.


North West Tours – Charnock Richard Services (M6, Junction 27/28) – for clients travelling to Cumbria and Scotland


Reliable Coaches


Most of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of mostly modern Mercedes luxury coaches, all of which have an on board washroom and are air conditioned. We also work with selected third party coach operators who supplement our own fleet during peak periods. The facilities on third party coaches can vary, but the majority have air conditioning. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism Association – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.