Oxwich sits in a wide, sandy arc on the south Gower coast, where the dunes of the Burrows meet the ancient woods of the Point. The village is home to Oxwich Castle, a grand Tudor mansion that looks out over the Bristol Channel. My top tip is to visit the marsh nature reserve to spot rare orchids and dragonflies. You can walk the woodland paths up to the lonely stone church of St Illtyd for free. The scent of wild garlic and salt air fills the lanes behind the beach. Local restaurants serve fresh lobster and bass caught just offshore. Life here is governed by the shifting sands and the calm waters of the bay. It is a peaceful choice for those seeking a mix of history and nature by the sea.