If you’re craving sandy beaches and coastalscenery, but aren’t expecting to travel abroadthis summer, the Welsh county of Pembrokeshirecould be the staycation for you.Nestled into the tip of Wales’ most westerlypoint, Pembrokeshire’s dramatic cliff faces,horseshoe bays and sandy beaches could foolyou into thinking you travelled abroad after all.With its Celtic sites and offshore islands, not tomention Britain’s smallest (and probably mostcharming) city, Pembrokeshire has something foreveryone. Here are five activities you shouldn’t miss...Spend a day in St DavidsThe tiny city of St Davids is really no biggerthan a village, but is full to the brim with history,religious significance and Welsh charm.Its star attraction is the twelfth century cathedral,which is also the birthplace and burial siteof Wales’ patron saint. A pilgrimage site forcenturies, it still draws in thousands of visitorseach year.After a tour of the cathedral, visit the medievalruins of Bishop’s Palace and enjoy a coffee inone of the city’s cosy little eateries!Walk the Pembrokeshire Coast PathThe 186 mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path is oneof the most spectacular long-distance trails inBritain – and a national park in its own right.Serious hikers take on the whole trail over two orthree weeks, but you only have to walk a smallsection to get a taste of the coastline’s epic scenery.Drink in Pembrokeshire’s dramatic cliff tops andstunning ocean views, and stop for a rest on oneof the trail’s wide, sandy beaches.Hop from beach to beachPembrokeshire’s beaches are arguably the bestin the UK. And with 50 to choose from, you’respoilt for choice.Barafundle Bay is amust-visit – a pocket ofsemi-tropical paradise onPembrokeshire’s southcoast – while the seasidetown of Tenby is also afantastic place to stay.Then there are the watersports. Practice waterskiing, sailing, surfing,kitesurfing and kayaking,or if you’re really seeking a thrill, try coasteering.Born on these very shores, this combinationof adventure swimming, rock climbing andcliff jumping brings you face to face withPembrokeshire’s rugged natural beauty.Visit a Celtic villageIf you’ve ever wondered how things mighthave looked 2,000 years ago, the treasuredhistorical site of Castell Henllys paints a prettyaccurate picture.After evidence of numerous Iron Ageroundhouses was excavated here, the Celticvillage has now been reconstructed for visitors.Take a tour of the roundhouses and old granary,and stroll through the site’s beautiful woodland,learning about Celtic life, myths and legends.Take a boat to Pembrokeshire’s islandsPembrokeshire’s rocky offshore islands areknown for their rich wildlife, with puffins, greyseals and thousands of rare birds all calling theislands home.Take a boat trip to Skomer and Skockholmduring nesting season to sight millions ofseabirds, including razorbills, puffins, stormpetrels and guillemots. A designated RSPBreserve, Ramsey Island is another importantbreeding site, and is open during the summer forday trips.32To adverse please call Dawn on: 01603 466392 or visit NR8.CO.UK
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