Tenby

Travel Guide

Tenby which includes a bay or harbour, a sandy beach and boating
Tenby featuring views, general coastal views and château or palace
Tenby showing heritage elements as well as a couple
Tenby which includes markets, signage and flowers
Tenby featuring heritage elements as well as a family

Revered as Wales’ mosticonic seaside town, with it’s brightly coloured houses overlooking pristinesandy beaches, Tenby brings quaint charm to the SouthWales coastline.

Tenby is protected by theembrace of its 13th century medieval stone walls. The entrance to the old townis guarded by the famous, perfectly preserved five arches gate. The town itselfwraps itself around a hilltop, providing stunning views of the sandyPembrokeshire coastline and bustling harbour below.

The town’s ancient cobbled lanes are lined withboutique shops and fantastic restaurants, which, combined with the stunningnatural beauty of the surrounding area, make Tenbya justifiably popular tourist destination.

Shopping in Tenby

This beautiful medieval town caters for a wide rangeof tastes. If independent boutiques are what you’re looking for, head intoTenby’s winding, cobbled streets and delight inthe treasure trove of vintage shops on offer.

Everything in Tenby iswithin walking distance, making it ideal for a relaxed day of retailtherapy.

If you begin to flag you can always stop off for acoffee at one of the beautiful tea rooms around Frog Street or take in the seaviews at the cafes and ice cream parlours that line the promenade.

Nature in Tenby

Tenby boasts threegorgeous beaches, each with their own unique character. They all face differentdirections, so you will always be able to find sun, shade or shelter, and canenjoy the views no matter what the weather.

Walk along Tenby’s SouthBeach towards Giltar Point and the start of the PembrokeshireCoastal Path. From here, you will see fabulous views of CaldeyIsland.

Go to Castle Beach at low tide and walk out to St.Catherine’s Island to explore the many rock pools around the cliffs. CastleBeach has been awarded both the Blue Flag 2014 and the Seaside award forexcellent water quality, making it a great beach for swimming, canoeing andsurfing.

Restaurants in Tenby

Tenby has a wide varietyof independent restaurants and bistros to suit any price range.

Head up to one of the restaurants near the TudorMerchants Houses or Tudor Square and dine in an old medieval building for atruly unique experience.

The South Beach also has some great dining options,complete with stunning sea views. Here you will find some award-winningpizzerias offering excellent value for money.

Activities in Tenby

Tenby boasts twobeautiful golf courses and offers a range of water sport activities, includingwater skiing and kayaking. Motor boats can be hired to explore the many cavesfound around the mainland or the neighbouring islands and mackerel fishing tripscan be booked at the harbour.

For some extra action, head to Battlefield LIVE! inLlanteg, eight miles east, for some laser warfare to be enjoyed by allages.

Tenbyis a charming town with a great deal of character that has something foreveryone, regardless of your price range. Relax and enjoy your trip to Tenby

The Esplanade
The Esplanade
4 out of 5
1 The Esplanade, Tenby, Wales
Fully refundable
The price is S$165 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
S$165
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Tenby. Enjoy free breakfast. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Ocean Commotion are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (322 reviews)
"This property is right on the beach and only few hundred metrs from crty center."

Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2025

The Esplanade
The Broadmead Boutique B and B
The Broadmead Boutique B and B
3 out of 5
Heywood Lane, Tenby, Wales
The price is S$188 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
S$188
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tenby. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Tenby Golf Club are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Country house vibes
"We stayed two nights and wish we could have stayed longer. It is a very friendly and comfortable hotel and the setting is something that you rarely come across with the forecourt and the garden, it feels like a country house."

Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2025

The Broadmead Boutique B and B
Heywood Spa Hotel
Heywood Spa Hotel
4 out of 5
Heywood Lane, Tenby, Wales
The price is S$224 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
S$224
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tenby. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (213 reviews)
"We had a great stay here for our trip in Tenby. The staff were so friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on 11 Mar, 2025

Heywood Spa Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Arcadia - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby
Arcadia - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby
4 out of 5
Warren St, Tenby, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Tenby. Enjoy free WiFi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and St Mary's Church are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
Tenby’s great, host was non responsive.
"We loved our stay in Tenby and the apartment met our needs, unfortunately the host never responded to any contact and gave us incorrect check-in details."

Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2025

Arcadia - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby
Canol Y Bryn - 3 Bedroom Holiday Home - Tenby
Canol Y Bryn - 3 Bedroom Holiday Home - Tenby
3 out of 5
4 St John's Hill, Tenby, Wales
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Tenby. Enjoy furnished patios, cable TV channels, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and St Mary's Church are ...
Canol Y Bryn - 3 Bedroom Holiday Home - Tenby
Waters Edge - 2 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby
Waters Edge - 2 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby
4 out of 5
Apartment 18, Waters Edge, Battery Roa, d, Tenby, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Tenby. Enjoy free parking, furnished balconies, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Ocean Commotion are ...
Waters Edge - 2 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Tenby

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Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice walk around the harbour and town. Lots of very good places to eat.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It's many people's favourite place in Wales I know. Been there twice now. It's pretty with multicoloured buildings & varied with 2 nice beaches & historic winding streets

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We love Tenby, we were brought up here and our grandfather owned a hotel on the Esplanade. He would be proud of the effort that Huw has put into creating a superb experience for todays visitors.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

we love tenby and visit at least once a year

5/5 - Excellent

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love tenby and visit ad much as possible throuhout the year