Beaches in Pembrokeshire
Acres and acres of golden sands backed by dunes like Freshwater West and Broad Haven south or a small, secluded rocky cove, such a Cwm yr Eglwys, perfect for rock-pooling?
Protected by their National Park status Pembrokeshire’s beaches have some of the cleanest waters and sands with many awards to show for it; Blue Flags and Green Coast awards! That makes Pembrokeshire beaches some of the best in Wales.
Tenby South Beach
Wiseman's Bridge beach is a wide but rocky foreshore backed by a pebble bank. Care is needed to get to the sea at low tide as you have to clamber over the rocks.
Overlooked by the imposing craggy hill of Carn Llidi, this wide expanse of fine white sand curves north towards the remote rocky headland to St Davids Head. This is one of the best surfing beaches in the country and therefore very popular.
A sandy beach enclosed by towering cliffs accessible only by very steep steps. Waves here are good with solid swells and north-westerly winds but beware of strong rips, submerged outcrops and unpredictable currents.
At the mouth of the Milford Haven Estuary, this horseshoe cove is tucked right inside West Angle Bay. The beach is quite narrow at high tide but a low tide, a huge stretch of golden sand is revealed.
A quiet sheltered sandy beach usually the lunch time stop for passing yachts. There are some great rock pools towards the eastern end and a few caves to explore.
Traeth Llyfn is a pretty sandy and rocky beach between Porthgain and Abereiddi. Accessible only from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Traeth Llyfn is backed by towering cliffs and reached by very steep metal stairs.
A mile and half long, dune-backed, beach, playground. There's plenty of space at the Tenby end for families or continue eastwards for more boisterous beach activities.
A superb, sheltered, sandy beach with the pinnacle of Goskar rock sticking out of the sand in the middle. This is one of the most photographed views in Wales, with the harbour at the western end.
Picturesque harbour built into a corner on North Beach. between the old medieval walled town and castle hill. There's a small sandy beach tucked up under the harbour wall that's perfect for very young children.
Access via the harbour or down a steep flight of steps off The Paragon. This superb, sandy, cliff-backed beach can disappear altogether at high tide but is very interesting at low tide.
Swanlake Bay is accessible from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path; this beach is worth the trip. It is a shingle beach, but at low tide, it reveals golden sands and rock pools, backed by low cliffs.
Stackpole Quay is a small harbour nestled in amongst the cliffs and is a favourite venue for kayakers who can be seen bobbing up and down exploring the caves and cliffs.
A rocky and sandy beach that is sheltered from the prevailing winds and a favourite with divers. Plenty of rock pools will keep budding explorers happy for hours.
At high tide, the beach is a narrow strip at the head of the inlet but at low tide the harbour is completely dry with the exception of a stream that runs down the middle of the harbour, providing hours of entertainment catching fish, shrimp and crabs
A small but very popular resort with all the facilities you might need. Wide flat, sandy beach at low tide but still plenty of space at high tide. Pretty harbour, stunning views from the top of the hill.
A cliff-backed rocky beach but a wide expanse of sand is expose at low tide. There are plenty of rock-pools to keep any budding explorer happy for hours.
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