Areas: where to base yourself
- Inside the walls: in the heart of things, near restaurants and the harbour.
- The Esplanade: hotels on the cliff above South Beach.
- Saundersfoot: a smaller, quieter resort nearby.
- Penally and Manorbier: villages for a rural stay near the coast.
Food and drink
Fresh fish and seafood from the harbour, fish and chips eaten on the walls, and Welsh ice cream. Booking dinner in summer is essential.
Family tips
- North Beach and Castle Beach are best for small children.
- Caldey makes a gentle half-day adventure.
- Folly Farm, a family attraction, is about 20 minutes away.
Practicalities
The town centre is pedestrianised in summer. Check tide times before exploring St Catherine’s Island or rock pools.
Sample plans
One day
Morning in the old town, boat to Caldey Island after lunch, sunset over the harbour.
Two days
Add a coast-path walk to Saundersfoot and a coasteering or kayaking session.
Three days
Drive to Manorbier and Carew, and on to Barafundle Bay in the national park.
