Pembrokeshire has long been a popular holiday destination due to its dramatic coastline: it is renowned for superb sandy beaches, its 186 mile scenic coastal path and impressive castles.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path passes through a variety of captivating landscapes ranging from steep limestone cliffs, red sandstone bays and stunning sandy beaches.
Some renowned towns and villages located in Pembrokeshire that you might like to explore include St Dogmaels, on the Northern tip of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Newport, Fishguard, Broad Haven, Little Haven, St Davids, Solva, Tenby, Saundersfoot, and Amroth. Inland of Pembrokeshire, you’ll find Pembroke with its castle dominating the skyline, foodie and antique-hunters’ favourite Narberth, and county town Haverfordwest.
Carmarthenshire (Sir Gaerfyrddin) is one of the three counties which make up West Wales. Carmarthenshire is a county of myth and legend and within its borders lie some of the most authentic and atmospheric castles in Europe. Some of the most popular castles in Carmarthenshire are the mountain castle of Carreg Cennen and the coastal castles of Kidwelly and Laugharne, with their turrets, towers and secret passages.
The National Botanic Garden of Wales in the Tywi Valley is a massive playground for nature lovers. Also housing the largest glasshouse in the world maintaining a Mediterranean climate throughout the year and housing a great number of rare species from around the world.
Not only popular for its beautiful gardens, Carmarthenshire has some fantastic beaches – from golden stretches of Pendine and Cefn Sidan (Pembrey) to the beautiful estuaries of Laugharne.
