’Underrated’ UK seaside town voted ’best in Britain’ with fewer crowds than its famous neighbor
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The Pembrokeshire Coastline is home to a little-known haven boasting one of the world’s cleanest beaches, and a colourful town centre filled with pretty cafes and pubs
With blistering temperatures set to return to the UK this summer, thousands will be keen to flock to the best beaches for a chance to relax and soak up some sun – and one stunning yet underrated seaside town means Brits can avoid the heaving crowds this time.
The Pembrokeshire Coastline is home to a little-known haven boasting one of the world’s cleanest beaches, as well as a town centre filled with quaint cafes and cosy pubs. Saundersfoot is a small resort town in South Wales with only a fraction of the footfall you’d expect to see in the nearby Tenby and Amroth.
And its charm has not gone unnoticed, with the town recently dubbed the "best place to live" by The Sunday Times. Saundersfoot’s beautiful, sandy beach is tucked away beside a pretty town with colourful fronts, making it the perfect retreat for both holidaymakers and day-trippers.
There are plenty of quaint cafes and pubs to visit in the town centre ( Image: WalesOnline/Gayle Marsh)
Visitors can enjoy a host of fun activities at Saundersfoot Beach, which is ideal for swimming, but also the perfect spot to go kayaking, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and even fishing. As well as its very own long sandy beach, Saundersfoot is also home to Coppet Hall Beach, a small pretty bay with with soft sand, even during high tides, making it ideal for beach games.
Originally built to transport coal from nearby mines, Saundersfoot Harbour has undergone a significant transformation over the years to become the much-loved seaside resort it is today. The Saundersfoot Lighthouse, built in 1848, marks the entrance to the harbour.
Holidaymakers can enjoy boat excursions with Saundersfoot Pleasure Boats, where they can explore the waters of Pembrokeshire, for sight-seeing or fishing. Based on the village’s picturesque harbour, close to the Blue Flag beach with ample parking, the attraction offers plenty of fun activities for the whole family, including expert tuition and informative commentary about the area.
Other attractions in Saundersfoot include Battlefield Live, a family friendly Laser Combat in a purpose-built, atmospheric, jungle-themed area in natural woodland surroundings.
Saundersfoot is roughly a 70-minute drive from Swansea, and a two-hour drive from the bustling capital of Cardiff.
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