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🏖️ Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Tenby (Welsh: Dinbych-y-Pysgod, meaning "Little Fortress of the Fish) is one of the most famous and romantic seaside resort towns in Pembrokeshire, southwest Wales, unique from its coloured Georgian neighborhoods.

The colorful pastels that line the cliffs and mooring bays against the golden sands are one of Wales' most famous seaside towns and are regarded as the "jewel of Pembrokeshire." The Jewel of Pembrokeshire reflects that the city has been an important port and fishing community since ancient times because of its history, beaches, restaurants and relaxed atmosphere. It suits family to spend time together, making it a popular destination for both Welsh and tourists from across the UK.

📜 History

🏙️ Tenby has a history of more than 800 years.

Formerly a Welsh community, before the Normans settled during the 11th-12th centuries and built city walls to prevent invasion, in the Middle Ages Tenby flourished from being a major Welsh port town and centre of maritime trade.

• Tenby now preserves its medieval city walls and old buildings well, making it a charming historic city unlike any other.

🌈. Tenby's highlight.

🏘️ Pastel House by the Pier

Tenby's iconic image is the pink, blue, yellow and green houses lining the harbour, one of Wales' most photographed views.

🏖️ Four beautiful beaches.

Tenby has four main beaches:

* 🌊 North Beach - Unique Goskar Rock Outcrop View

* 🌊 South Beach - Long sandy beach, suitable for walking

* 🌊 Castle Beach - Below Castle Hill, the view is beautiful.

* 🌊 Harbor Beach - Small beach next to the harbor, suitable for families

Seawater in this area is clearer than many parts of the UK and many beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag, an environmental and safety quality standard.

🏰 Castle Hill.

The small hill that once housed Tenby Castle, although only some remains remain, this scenic spot, with its 360-degree sea, harbor and colorful houses, is the city's most beautiful scenic spot.

🚤 Caldey Island.

From Tenby Pier, you can take a 20-minute boat ride to Caldey Island, the monastery where the monks live to date. The island is known for its quiet nature, chocolate and perfume made by the monks. Or buy a Seal Safari ticket with a tenby Boat Trips to sail to the natural colony of grey seals around the island as well.

Round-trip ticket price: Adult £24.95 / Child £12.95 (takes around 20 minutes of cruising each way)

Ticket Purchase: No advance booking online. The boat schedule depends on the weather and tides of the day. Tickets must be purchased on the day of travel directly at the Caldey Island Ticket Office at Castle Square near the pier. The boat runs from April 4 to late October (open Monday to Saturday and open Sunday only during the summer holidays).

🍦 The food is famous. When it comes to Tenby, don't miss it.

* Fresh Fish & Chips

* Crab (Crab)

* Lobster

* Welsh mussels

* Homemade ice cream by the sea

* Welsh Cake

🦞 recommend seafood restaurants and vintage pubs don't miss out.

* Hope & Anchor: Coordinates near the pier. It's a sailor-themed gastropub.

* The Cove, Tenby: Located on High Street in the heart of the city, it is a classic modern style store that features seafood menus.

* The Lifeboat: A popular family-style pub in the downtown area. There's a beer garden zone behind the store that sticks the heater warm.

📸 a must-see photo spot.

1. Pastel House at the Pier

2. Castle Hill looking down on Harbour

3. North Beach with Goskar Rock

4. Old city walls and medieval city gates

5. South Beach during sunset

🌅 Ideal Travel Period: Late June-Early July

It's the perfect part of the year, because

* 🌡️ The temperature is generally about 18-22 ° C.

* ☀️ Long daylight. Sunset around 9: 30 p.m.

* 🌸 The flowers along the city walls and gardens are beautiful.

* 🚤 Ships to Caldey Island are open by weather.

📍 parking coordinates in the city of Tenby. During the summer, the inner city of Old Town will be transformed into a pedestrian street (Pedestrianisation Scheme). Personal cars are prohibited. It is recommended to pin these outer parking lots and walk into the city.

Tenby Multi-Storey Car Park

1A Upper Park Rd, Tenby SA70 7LT

The largest parking building in the city (with more than 700 parking spaces) is next to the ancient city walls. The most convenient walk into the city center. There is a PayByPhone or common vending machine.

North Beach Car Park

Gas Ln, Tenby SA70 8AG

The cliff-side parking lot (about 320 parking bays) is very suitable to park and walk immediately down the North Beach sand. The view from the parking lot is very beautiful.

The Green Car Park

14A Lower Park Rd, Tenby SA70 7NG

Park and Ride style parking lot, more economical than other spots. Perfect for those who want to leave their parking for the day and take a shuttle bus or walk into town (10-15 minutes walk).

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