The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a spectacular and distinctive coastal area. It’s Britain’s Only Coastal National Park, as it’s the only one of Britain’s 14 National Parks to be entirely coastal in nature...
186 miles of walkers paradise on both ild headlands and pristine beaches with picturesque towns and villages like Tenby, St Davids and Solva en route. Most people walk a little bit a time, coming back year after year to explore a bit more. If you want to do the whole lot, allow 15 days...
No other county in Britain has more Blue Flag Beaches or Seaside Award beaches than Pembrokeshire. With over 50 beaches to choose from, there’s going to one that’s perfect for you, whether you want surfing, kayaking or kite surfing, or just somewhere peaceful to relax, sunbathe and build sandcastles... 
There are 51 forts and castles in Pembrokeshire including enormous stone fortresses like Pembroke castle, Manorbier castle and Carew castle. There are medieval walled towns of Tenby and Pembroke and fortified Bishops Palaces at St Davids and Lamphey. 
A pristine environment, clean seas, very little population and lush vegetation makes for rich and varied habitats, most important of which are the Islands: Skomer, Skokholm, Ramsey, Grassholm and Caldey. Home to thousands of Puffins, Gannets and other sea birds. Dolphin, Porpoise and Whale watching boat trips are popular too...
Wildlife in Pembrokeshire
Caldey Island
Caldey Island is situated just south of Tenby. It is one of Britain's holy islands. The Cistercian monks of Caldey continue a tradition, which began there in Celtic times. The cliffs on the south side and on neighbouring St Margaret's island are teeming with nesting seabird colonies from May to July but are best viewed from a round island boat trip. The nature of Caldey is very different to the other islands. There's less access to the cliffs as much of the island, apart from the area around the lighthouse, is out of bounds. What Caldey can offer, however, is an enchanting, historic and tranquil oasis. There's also one of Pembrokeshire's best beaches on Caldey: Priory beach.
How to get there:
Catch a boat from Tenby Harbour if the tide is in or Castle Beach if the harbour is dry. Boats run from early April to late September, every half an hour from 10:30 onwards. Regular round-the-island nature trips are also available. As the island is a religious community, it is closed every Sunday.
What to see:
Grey seals
Numerous nesting sea birds
Caldey Monastery
The Old Priory dating to the 12th century
Tea gardens
Perfumery & small museum/post office
Lighthouse
Map
Links
ID: 1514 Revised: 16/9/2011
