Tenby South Beach

A mile and a 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 perfect if your spending 48 Hours in Tenby

There are acres of beach at low tide but still plenty of room at high tide. The sea shelves very gently and is free of obstructions.

Dogs at Tenby South Beach

From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are not allowed at the Tenby end of the beach, below the cliffs and north of the lifeguard station. The rest of the beach, towards Penally and Giltar Point, stays open to dogs.

Dogs must be kept on a lead on the promenade and in the car parks from 1 May to 30 September.

Please keep to the dog-friendly areas shown on the map, and always clean up after your dog.

Download the Tenby South Beach dog restriction map (PDF)

If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide!

Parking

There is a very small car park next to South Beach but it fills up very very quickly in summer. A privately run car park off The Esplanade has more space but if you arrive after 10am during the school summer holidays, head straight for the park and ride and use the free shuttle bus. Alternatively, park at Penally station and walk across the golf course.

Facilities

Deck chairs and ice cream van. Lifeguards will be on duty from the end of May until early September.

Onshore facilities

Salty's Beach Bar and Restaurant is right on the beach, and Beach Box Cafe and toilets are at the beach entrance. In Tenby itself there are numerous cafes, pubs and restaurants, many interesting shops and a good choice of hotels, caravan parks, B&Bs and self-catering.