Best seaside towns in Pembrokeshire according to readers
Pembrokeshire has been in the national spotlight recently, with several towns and villages in the area being named among the UK's best.
Fishguard was named among the UK's best seaside towns to move to in 2025 by the Daily Mail.
While Solva featured among The Telegraph's list of Britain's 30 greatest villages.
With this in mind, we decided to ask our readers - what is your favourite seaside town in Pembrokeshire? Here's what they said.
The best seaside towns/villages in Pembrokeshire
The "gorgeous" seaside towns among the best in Pembrokeshire, according to Western Telegraph readers on Facebook, are Tenby and Saundersfoot.
One person, commenting on the Facebook post, said: "I love Tenby and Saundersfoot and in my younger days would spend most summer evenings there."
Tenby
It's not just locals that rate Tenby highly, but Visit Wales also described it as "one of our best seaside towns".
The tourism experts said you can expect "glorious" beaches, Victorian houses and "warm hospitality" upon visiting the coastal town.
Best beaches in the UK
Tripadvisor added: "Tenby is lovingly protected from the outside world by an embrace of 13th-century stone walls, which, ironically, attract—not repel—visitors from all over the world.
"The town is simply adorable, teeming with the archetypes of pubs and shops one would expect to find in a U.K. city.
"Adding further appeal are the miles of gorgeous beaches and the gently lapping waves of a blue-grey sea."
Do you agree with Western Telegraph readers about the best seaside towns in Pembrokeshire? (Image: Getty Images) If you are planning a trip to Tenby, the best things to do, according to Tripadvisor, are:
The Dinosaur Park
Manor Wildlife Park
Heatherton World of Activites
Tenby Catsle Beach
Tudor Merchant's House
Saundersfoot
Between Tenby and Amroth you will find the small seaside resort town of Saundersfoot.
Saundersfoot is among the best seaside towns and villages in Pembrokeshire, according to locals. (Image: Getty Images) Visit Pembrokeshire said: "It's much more compact than Tenby and has a charm and character of its own.
"In many respects Saundersfoot is a much more accessible seaside resort."
Readers vote What's your favourite seaside town in Pembrokeshire?
Tenby
Saundersfoot
Broad Haven
Little Haven
Other (let us know in the comments below) Vote now
The Pembrokeshire village has also previously featured among the best seaside spots to live (according to The Times) and Britain's best "little-known hip places" worth visiting (by The Telegraph).
There is a lot to like about Saundersfoot from its "sandy" beaches to the wide range of places to eat and drink in the harbour.
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The top rated things to do in Saundersfoot, according to Tripadvisor, include:
Wisemans Bridge
Saundersfoot Harbour
Periwinkle
St Issell's Church
Good Trails Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Broad Haven and Little Haven were also mentioned by readers as the best seaside villages in Pembrokeshire.
Where is your favourite seaside town in Pembrokeshire? Let us know the poll above or in the comments below.
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