Abermawr Beach, Pembrokeshire Abermawr Beach is a quiet beach in north Pembrokeshire. It sits between Fishguard and St Davids. The beach feels wild, secluded and largely untouched. What Type of Beach Is Abermawr? Abermawr is mainly a shingle and pebble beach backed by low cliffs. Large areas of sand appear when the tide is out. The beach also has fascinating evidence of an ancient submerged...
Porthclais Harbour is a peaceful cove near St Davids on Pembrokeshire’s spectacular western peninsula. It makes an excellent destination for walkers, families, photographers, and anyone looking for a peaceful afternoon. Porthclais Harbour History The harbour’s houses an impressive tidal mill, built beside the stream entering the harbour. The mill used tidal power to grind corn and operating...
Porthlysgi Beach: A Hidden Coastal Gem in Pembrokeshire Porthlysgi is a peaceful beach north of Porthclais on the Pembrokeshire coast path. The beach is secluded and attracts walkers, photographers, and wildlife lovers year round. Porthlysgi offers stunning sea views and a true escape from other busy tourist beaches in the area. A natural beach with very few modern facilities surrounded by...
Caerfai Beach is a beautiful bay near the city of St Davids in Pembrokeshire. Around one mile south of St Davids, the beach has stunning scenery and is remote enough to be quiet. Colourful cliffs surround the bay in shades of pink, purple, green, and grey, making the beach popular with photographers and nature lovers. Facilities at Caerfai Beach are limited. There are no toilets, cafés, or...
Whitesands Beach, Porthmawr - Pembrokeshire Whitesands Beach is widely regarded as one of Wales’ most beautiful beaches. Situated near St Davids on the western tip of Pembrokeshire near Galwad y Mor holiday apartments. This award-winning beach combines stunning natural scenery with excellent visitor facilities and outdoor activities. Whitesands attracts thousands of visitors every year. The...
The Black Legged Kittiwake is a small species of gull which can be seen around the sea cliffs of Pembrokeshire between May and August during their breeding season. Unlike larger gulls, Kittiwakes spend their time at sea or on sea cliffs and don’t wander inshore to scavenge food. Pembrokeshire cliffs provide ideal nesting conditions for kittiwakes. Sheer rock faces offer narrow ledges where...
The Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) plays a vital role in the Pembrokeshire coastal marine ecosystem. Known for its iridescent blue-green tiger stiped back and swift, schooling behavior, the mackerel is a commercially valuable fish. The Atlantic mackerel is between 30 and 45 cm long and can live for between 12 and 20 years Mackerel are migratory, pelagic fish. They move in large shoals...
The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) is one of the most recognisable seabirds in the North Atlantic, famous for its colourful bill and penguin-like stance. Often called the “clown of the sea” puffins are well adapted to life sea and only come ashore to breed. Adult Atlantic puffins typically stand about 25–30 cm tall. They are compact stocky birds, weighing between 300 and 500 grams...
Basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus) are are gentle, slow-moving fish that pose no threat to humans. Basking sharks are filter feeders, swimming slowly near the surface with their mouths open to strain plankton, copepods and fish larvae from the water. They use specialised gill rakers to trap food before swallowing, and a single shark can filter thousands of litres of seawater each hour. In terms...
Skomer Island lies just off the Pembrokeshire coast and is one of Britain’s most important wildlife havens. The island covers around 300 hectares, and supports an extraordinary concentration of birds, mammals, and plant life. Protected as a National Nature Reserve, Skomer offers a rare opportunity to experience wildlife at close close up. The island is best known for its seabirds. Each spring...
