Swansea shopping is dominated by the Quadrant Shopping Centre, behind the main bus station. Rows of covered malls are lined with shops and big-name stores. The center is connected to the Swansea Market, where rows of open stalls have sold food for centuries. Some of the local delicacies include fresh laverbread, now available in cans so you can take some home. Here you can also find cockles, fish both local and exotic, meats, dairy products, eggs, and poultry, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. The market deals in hardware also.
Outside the heart of the city's shopping area, running parallel to the centers, is Oxford Street, and above are Union Street, Portland Street, and the Kingsway, also packed with interesting stores. Princess Way runs along the end of Kingsway and Oxford Street.
Top-quality gift shops and crafts abound, not just in the city center but in Gower. The Mumbles is also a popular area for souvenirs and gifts; local artisans display their wares amid a village atmosphere.
