The landscape in this area is quite diverse, which just adds to the beauty. Grassed fields, fresh water rivers flowing to the sea, limestone cliffs and woodlands leading down through sand dunes to the glorious sandy beaches. (I suppose that I am biased. This is my favourite part of Gower).

The most dominant building in Penmaen is that of the former workhouse, which is now a nursing home. The imposing Nicholaston House, which was originally built by a retired sea captain in the 1880's, stands majestically to the North and is now a Christian retreat centre.

There is a small cafe and farm shop in Nicholaston that also offers seasonal "pick your own". They are open between 8am and 6pm every day and there is a variety of fruit and veg on offer including potatoes, broad beans, asparagus, strawberries, currants, gooseberries and rhubarb.

The village of Oxwich is located at the Western end of the bay.