Tenby Harbour Beach once voted Europe's most beautiful
With its multi-coloured houses, clear blue waters, and picturesque harbour of moored boats, it attracts visitors all year round.
The sandy bay is small and ideal for family days out, especially with younger children, and is located at the southern end of Tenby North Beach.
Parents favour this beach for its compact size, allowing children to stay within sight while enjoying activities such as sandcastle building and paddling.
The beach is also a hub for various activities, with boat trips and day adventures to Caldey Island available from the top of the harbour.
The island, inhabited by Cistercian monks, can be reached by a 20-minute scenic sail and offers a full day of exploration.
For those seeking more adrenaline, Tenby Watersports offers rib rides, banana rides, and jet ski safaris.
Alternatively, visitors can hire kayaks and paddleboards.
The beach turns into a bustling centre during the summer months with the Tenby Summer Spectacular Events.
These events feature live music, performances, a bouncy castle, refreshments, and a fireworks display over the water.
Twice a year, the beach witnesses the fascinating spectacle of Boat Lift Day, when boats are lifted in and out of the water.
While there is no parking available at Tenby Harbour Beach, the town centre is a short walk away with Sainsbury's multi-storey car park and the Tenby North Beach and Tenby South Beach car parks nearby.
The town centre is packed with cafes, restaurants, pubs, and shops for all your needs.
Tenby Harbour Beach is not dog-friendly from May 1 to September 30, and dogs must be kept on leads on the promenade and much of the town.
In 2014, the beach was named the Most Beautiful Beach in Europe by European Best Destinations, cementing its status as a must-visit location.
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The beach, on the south Pembrokeshire coastline, is one of the most recognisable locations in Wales. With its multi-coloured houses, clear blue waters, and picturesque harbour of moored boats, it attracts visitors all year round. The sandy bay is small and ideal for family days out, especially with younger children, and is located at the southern end of Tenby North Beach. Parents favour this beach for its compact size, allowing children to stay within sight while enjoying activities such as sandcastle building and paddling. The beach is also a hub for various activities, with boat trips and day adventures to Caldey Island available from the top of the harbour. The island, inhabited by Cistercian monks, can be reached by a 20-minute scenic sail and offers a full day of exploration. For those seeking more adrenaline, Tenby Watersports offers rib rides, banana rides, and jet ski safaris. Alternatively, visitors can hire kayaks and paddleboards. The beach turns into a bustling centre during the summer months with the Tenby Summer Spectacular Events. These events feature live music, performances, a bouncy castle, refreshments, and a fireworks display over the water. Twice a year, the beach witnesses the fascinating spectacle of Boat Lift Day, when boats are lifted in and out of the water. While there is no parking available at Tenby Harbour Beach, the town centre is a short walk away with Sainsbury's multi-storey car park and the Tenby North Beach and Tenby South Beach car parks nearby. The town centre is packed with cafes, restaurants, pubs, and shops for all your needs. Tenby Harbour Beach is not dog-friendly from May 1 to September 30, and dogs must be kept on leads on the promenade and much of the town. In 2014, the beach was named the Most Beautiful Beach in Europe by European Best Destinations, cementing its status as a must-visit location.
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