Pembrokeshire (Welsh: Sir Benfro) is the westernmost county in South Wales bordering Carmarthenshire to the east and Ceredigion to the northeast.
Towns and villages
edit- 1 St Davids (Welsh: Tyddewi) – the UK's smallest city.
- 2 Fishguard (Abergwaun) – ferry boat to Rosslare in Ireland
- 3 Haverfordwest (Hwlffordd) – historic market town, often missed by visitors in the dash for the coast.
- 4 Milford Haven (Aberdaugleddau)
- 5 Narberth (Arberth)
- 6 Newport – (Trefdraeth or Tudraeth)
- 7 Pembroke (Penfro)
- 8 Tenby (Dinbych-y-pysgod) – medieval walled town and elegant seaside resort.
- 9 Abercastle (Abercastell)
- 10 Abereiddy (Abereiddi) – home of the Blue Lagoon flooded slate quarry.
- 11 Amroth
- 12 Broad Haven (Aber Llydan)
- 13 Freshwater East (Aberfawr)
- 14 Herbrandston
- 15 Lawrenny
- 16 Manorbier (Maenorbŷr)
- 17 Newgale (Niwgwl)
- 18 Porthgain
- 19 Saundersfoot (Llanussyllt)
- 20 Solva (Solfach) – a popular boating centre with one of the most picturesque harbours in Wales.
Other destinations
edit1 Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro) is Britain's only coastal national park.
It includes several islands, the largest being 2 Skomer and 3 Ramsey Island.
Understand
editGet in
editBy boat
editFerries from Pembroke Dock and Fishguard connect the area with Rosslare in Ireland.
By train
editThe main line from Cardiff and Swansea passes through Carmarthen on the way to Haverfordwest and Fishguard.
By bus
editPublic transport to Pembroke also includes both local and national bus lines.
By plane
editCardiff Airport (CWL IATA) is the closest major airport and offers both scheduled domestic and international flights to Europe, Africa and North America.
Get around
editThere is a bus service linking Haverfordwest, St Davids and Fishguard, but most travellers will drive, cycle or walk.
A comprehensive network of local bus services run throughout Pembrokeshire as well as to adjoining counties including Coastal buses that travel in and around the area.
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See
edit- Cathedral and Bishop's Palace in St Davids
- Castles of Haverfordwest, Pembroke and Manorbier
- Standing stones near Newport and Abercastle
- Carew tidal mill
Do
edit- Kayaking available from a number of companies, including a couple in Fishguard.
- Coasteering from Abercastle and Abereiddy
- Boat trips to see the landscape and wildlife, from locations such as St Davids and Milford Haven
- Adventure parks in Narberth, Tenby and Saundersfoot
- Walk the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
- Beaches at Abercastle, Abereiddy, Amroth, Broad Haven, Herbrandston, Manorbier, Newgale, Saundersfoot
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