Pembrokeshire Beaches
Pembrokeshire has some of the most attractive beaches in the United Kingdom. In fact no other county has as many Blue Flag or Seaside Award beaches. There are more than fifty to choose from and there is definitely something for everyone. There are stunning bays where you can go windsurfing and sailing or there are quieter beaches suitable for families with children looking for the traditional bucket and spade holiday.
Whitesands Beach is overlooked by the craggy hill of Carn Llidi and has a large expanse of fine white sand that curves towards the rocky headland of St David’s Head. This beach is very popular with surfers and on busy days there are many enthusiasts competing for the best waves. The southern end of the beach tends to be quieter and has some nice sheltered areas.
East Angle Bay is a quiet beach composed of white sand and mud flats. It is a perfect spot for bird watching as it is an important feeding location for waders.
One beach that is certainly worth a visit is Swanlake Bay. However, it is only accessible via the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path so is not the easiest of beaches to get to. It is a shingle beach, but at low tide it reveals golden sands and rock pools. Due to the fact that it is so difficult to get to it provides an excellent choice for those of you who wish to get away from it all and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet. Even at the height of summer you may find there are only a handful of people on this beach.
Saundersfoot is very popular with families as it is a wide flat sandy beach. There is also a pretty harbour and stunning views from the top of the hill overlooking the bay.
Newport Sands is a long, broad beach at the mouth of the River Nevern. It is backed by dunes and the large, flat beach is big enough for all those fun activites such as cricket and frisbee throwing! It is also very popular with all kinds of watersports enthusiasts.
One of the biggest beaches in this area is Newgale. In fact it is almost two miles long and is backed by a huge pebble bank which was formed in 1859 after a dramatic storm. It is excellent for kite surfing and surfing and tuition is available.
Marloes Sands is a very attractive beach which at low tide presents a large expanse of sand with rocks and interesting cliff formations. Rockpools can be located at the western end of the beach. At high tide the beach can disappear altogether.
