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Llanelli sits on the estuary of the River Loughor, looking out across the Burry Inlet towards the Gower Peninsula. Historically, it was a global powerhouse for the tinplate industry, earned the nickname ‘Tinopolis’ during the 19th century, and the rugged, industrial character of the town centre still reflects that heritage. Today, much of the coastline has been reshaped; the Millennium Coastal Path now runs where heavy industry once stood, providing miles of traffic-free cycling and walking routes with views over the salt marshes. For daily life, the town is practical, offering a mix of traditional indoor markets and modern retail parks at Trostre, while being well-connected by the main railway line and the M4 for travel toward Swansea or Cardiff. It’s a place defined by its proximity to the water and its deep-rooted obsession with rugby, centered around the Parc y Scarlets stadium on the eastern edge of town.