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
A beautiful sandy beach that is revealed only at low tide and only accessible from the coast path or a 10-minute walk along a footpath across fields. This made the beach feel really remote.
A broad, long beach at the mouth of the River Nevern. This dune-backed, sandy beach is plenty big enough for all your beach activities and at low tide, you can wade across the river to Newport Parrog.
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.
A delightful stretch of coastline. The coast path twists and turns its way round the old lifeboat station, sometimes on the beach, sometimes on the road and at one point crosses a fantastic causeway built of slates laid in a herringbone pattern.
A little visited bay of wide sand and mud flats. This is an important feeding area for waders and, consequently, is a perfect place for birdwatching.
A long, narrow sandy and pebble beach at high tide but at low tide a huge expanse of firm sand is revealed with plenty of room for everyone. Can get busy in the summer due to its safe bathing.
A mainly pebble beach with some sand. Dale is a watersports paradise. In a sheltered wide bay, it's the perfect spot to perfect your windsurfing, sailing, anything on water really!
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 picturesque cove and village, with a beach of muddy sand and shingle, sheltered from the prevailing winds provide a safe harbour, ideal for kayakers and boats.
A pretty little harbour or cove near St Davids. The beach is shingle so it isn't a bathing beach, but it is a good place for starting or finishing a walk on the coast path.
A pristine beach on the Island of Caledy off Tenby's South beach. Caldey Island is home to monks of the Cistercian Order. Access to the island is by boat from either Tenby Harbour or Castle beach depending on the tides.
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.
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.
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.
A sandy beach with plenty of sand even at high tide. A wide flat area of sand is exposed at low tide, which is ideal for beach games. Rocky to the eastern end with rockpools.
A sandy cove, with a stream running through the middle, providing plenty of rock pools for intrepid explorers. Popular with boat users as the village has a boat club.
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