Tenby Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tenby featuring boating, a bay or harbour and a beach
Tenby which includes château or palace, views and rocky coastline
Tenby featuring heritage elements as well as a couple
Tenby which includes signage, flowers and markets
Tenby which includes heritage elements as well as a family
Revered as Wales’ mosticonic seaside town, with it’s brightly coloured houses overlooking pristinesandy beaches, Tenby brings quaint charm to the SouthWales coastline.

Tenby is protected by theembrace of its 13th century medieval stone walls. The entrance to the old townis guarded by the famous, perfectly preserved five arches gate. The town itselfwraps itself around a hilltop, providing stunning views of the sandyPembrokeshire coastline and bustling harbour below.

The town’s ancient cobbled lanes are lined withboutique shops and fantastic restaurants, which, combined with the stunningnatural beauty of the surrounding area, make Tenbya justifiably popular tourist destination.

Shopping in Tenby

This beautiful medieval town caters for a wide rangeof tastes. If independent boutiques are what you’re looking for, head intoTenby’s winding, cobbled streets and delight inthe treasure trove of vintage shops on offer.

Everything in Tenby iswithin walking distance, making it ideal for a relaxed day of retailtherapy.

If you begin to flag you can always stop off for acoffee at one of the beautiful tea rooms around Frog Street or take in the seaviews at the cafes and ice cream parlours that line the promenade.

Nature in Tenby

Tenby boasts threegorgeous beaches, each with their own unique character. They all face differentdirections, so you will always be able to find sun, shade or shelter, and canenjoy the views no matter what the weather.

Walk along Tenby’s SouthBeach towards Giltar Point and the start of the PembrokeshireCoastal Path. From here, you will see fabulous views of CaldeyIsland.

Go to Castle Beach at low tide and walk out to St.Catherine’s Island to explore the many rock pools around the cliffs. CastleBeach has been awarded both the Blue Flag 2014 and the Seaside award forexcellent water quality, making it a great beach for swimming, canoeing andsurfing.

Restaurants in Tenby

Tenby has a wide varietyof independent restaurants and bistros to suit any price range.

Head up to one of the restaurants near the TudorMerchants Houses or Tudor Square and dine in an old medieval building for atruly unique experience.

The South Beach also has some great dining options,complete with stunning sea views. Here you will find some award-winningpizzerias offering excellent value for money.

Activities in Tenby

Tenby boasts twobeautiful golf courses and offers a range of water sport activities, includingwater skiing and kayaking. Motor boats can be hired to explore the many cavesfound around the mainland or the neighbouring islands and mackerel fishing tripscan be booked at the harbour.

For some extra action, head to Battlefield LIVE! inLlanteg, eight miles east, for some laser warfare to be enjoyed by allages.

Tenbyis a charming town with a great deal of character that has something foreveryone, regardless of your price range. Relax and enjoy your trip to Tenby

The Imperial Hotel
The Imperial Hotel
3.5 out of 5
THE PARAGON, SA70 7HR, Tenby, Wales
The price is £90 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£90
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
Lovely, refurbished hotel
"We stayed here last year when it was being refurbished and loved the position overlooking the beach. Its also a great position for everything, town, restaurants, harbour and beaches. What a difference they have made to the hotel as it is now owned by Crest, everything was new in the room with a fab ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

The Imperial Hotel
The Belgrave Hotel Tenby
The Belgrave Hotel Tenby
3 out of 5
The Belgrave Hotel, The, Esplanade, Tenby, Wales
The price is £87 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£87
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tenby. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Ocean Commotion are ...
7.8/10 Good! (37 reviews)
"The Property is on an Esplanade with excellent sea views over to Caldy Island and on a clear day across the bay to Worms head , Gower. It is close to the Harbour and town center."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

The Belgrave Hotel Tenby
Heywood Spa Hotel
Heywood Spa Hotel
4 out of 5
Heywood Lane, Tenby, Wales
The price is £134 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£134
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
Nice but overly priced
"My partner and I have just returned from the Heywood Spa hotel in Tenby . It is a very smart tidy hotel with excellent facilities, we really enjoyed the spar which was lovely ! The food there is delicious I would definitely recommend the Asian dishes that they do in the evening in the restaurant. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Heywood Spa Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lockinbar Holiday Apartment
Lockinbar Holiday Apartment
3.5 out of 5
South Cliff Street, Tenby, Wales
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and premium bedding. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Ocean Commotion are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Highly recommend
"Spotlessly clean. Really well equipped. Beds really comfortable. Just a few minutes walk from the town center. Street parking is reserved for tesidents but there is a car park 2 minutes walk away. Absolutely perfect for us."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Lockinbar Holiday Apartment
Sea View Apartment Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Near Beach, Restaurants & Shops
Sea View Apartment Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Near Beach, Restaurants & Shops
Tenby, WLS
Stay at this apartment in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, tennis courts and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and St Mary's Church are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (197 reviews)
Excellent apartment
"Very clean and a nice position with a great view"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Sea View Apartment Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Near Beach, Restaurants & Shops
Beautiful two bed apartment with sea front views
Beautiful two bed apartment with sea front views
Tenby
Stay at this apartment in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and St Mary's Church are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
Stay at Tenby
"Fabulous location, really central and the sea views were absolutely wonderful. There are 50 plus stairs to climb which can be difficult whilst navigating your cases and shopping, also if you have any disabilities.The furnishes of the property were lovely however were tired and could have done with ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Beautiful two bed apartment with sea front views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Tenby

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
80
5 - Excellent 74%
4 - Good
23
4 - Good 21%
3 - Okay
3
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice walk around the harbour and town. Lots of very good places to eat.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It's many people's favourite place in Wales I know. Been there twice now. It's pretty with multicoloured buildings & varied with 2 nice beaches & historic winding streets

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We love Tenby, we were brought up here and our grandfather owned a hotel on the Esplanade. He would be proud of the effort that Huw has put into creating a superb experience for todays visitors.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

we love tenby and visit at least once a year

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Vert

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love tenby and visit ad much as possible throuhout the year

Cities near Tenby