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Pembrokeshire - Main Towns and
Cities
Fishguard, Haverfordwest, Keeston, Milford Haven, Mynachlog-ddu, Narberth,
Nolton, Pembroke, Saundersfoot, St. Davids, Tenby
Visit Pembrokeshire, in South
Wales, the county with the best beaches in Britain.
Pembrokeshire has over 50 beaches, many with Blue Flag
awards. Lifeguards watch over many of the beaches in summer, ensuring
safe relaxation for kids of all ages. Barafundle Bay in South Pembrokeshire
is a particularly beautiful beach, and Caerfai near St. Davids was voted one of the finest
beaches anywhere by newspaper readers. Manorbier,
Freshwater West and Newgale are three of the best beaches for surfers
amongst others.
Many delights await the tourist in
Pembrokeshire - it's ideal for nature lovers, the rocky coastline and offshore
islands make it a haven for sea birds. It's even possible to see puffins, those colourful,
comical birds with the large beak on Skomer Island, which is part of a marine nature
reserve. The number of visitors to the island each day is limited but a wonderful
treat for bird watchers. There are also 229 km of coastal path for the more active visitor
- but you don't have to walk it all in one go!
But if you are fit, or would like more of an
activity holiday, Pembrokeshire is just perfect. You will find purpose
built cycle trail for cycling in safety, there's horse riding, sailing, diving, wind
surfing, and sea cliff climbing for the really adventurous.
But if you just want to relax with the occasional
trip to a tourist attraction, then Pembrokeshire has
plenty of those on offer: Fishguards Ocean Lab, Oakwood, Welsh Wildlife Centre... and an
almost endless list suitable for families.
Pembrokeshire also has a rich
historical heritage with many castles that you can visit including Carew, Castell Henllys
Iron Age settlement, Haverfordwest 12th Century Castle ruins, Llawhaden Castle which
separated the Welsh speaking north from the English speaking south,
Pembroke Castle, the birthplace of Henry VII, Picton Castle and Woodland gardens, Caldey
Abbey on Caldey island, the home of Cistercian monks makes for an interesting visit,
Telephone: 01834 844453 - catch the boat at Tenby Harbour.
There are many other places of interest to tourists and the individual Welsh
tourist boards will be able to provide further information.