From the bucket-and-spade sands of Saundersfoot and Tenby in the south, to the ancient, rugged beauty of Abermawr and Abereiddy in the north, from the picture postcard beauty of Barafundle Bay (pictured here) to the windswept open spaces of Newgale, Pembrokeshire has a beach to suit every taste. You can vote on your favourite in our new poll. In the meantime, here's our Top 10.
1. Newgale:
Wild, windswept, magnificent. Pembrokeshire's wilderness beach is a place to stir the soul and escape the world's troubles. There is a warm and welcoming cafe and a pub at the northern end and a small caravan site and (seasonal) shop halfway along the coastal road. But otherwise Newgale is the antithesis of the southern seaside towns of Tenby and Saundersfoot.
T10P Score: 10/10
2. Broad Haven South
Picture postcard pretty, Broad Haven South (not to be confused with Broad Haven West) has it all - a beautiful enclosed, sandy beach, great surf, stunning cliffs to the east and the imposing Star Rock waiting to entertain beachcombers and crab hunters all day long. All in all it is a little oasis on the otherwise busy Pembroke coast. If you ever tire of the beach there are fabulous walks, in particular towards Stackpole and Barafundle along the coastal path. The real treat is tucked away in the northeastern corner where, when the tides are out, you can walk around to the beautiful Bosherston lily ponds. Facilities are limited. There are toilets and (seasonal) food and drink in the car park above the beach. But nearby Bosherston has a lovely tea room and a well-stocked shop.
T10P Score: 9.5/10
3. Whitesands Bay
Whitesands is St David's 'city' beach. A short drive from the dreaming spires, its horseshoe beach lives up to its name with gleaming white sand and stunning views of Ramsey Island across the water. Whitesands is Pembrokeshire's number one surfing beach but that doesn't detract from its pleasures for non water-sporters. There are spectacular walks along the coastal path to the north. The beach is well served with a decent shop and cafe, although queues at peak times can be horrendous.
T10P Score: 9/10
4. Barafundle.
5. Marloes
6. Tenby South Beach
7. Manorbier
8. Abermawr
9. Saundersfoot
10. Broad Haven West
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