Tenby Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tenby
Tenby
Tenby
Tenby
Tenby

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 £114 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
£114
30 Apr - 1 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (183 reviews)
Fabulous location, sea view with stunning views of Caldey Island from the room,

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

The Imperial Hotel
The Town Crier

The Town Crier

2.5 out of 5
3-4 Upper Frog St Tenby Wales
The price is £90 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
£90
29 Apr - 30 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Ocean Commotion are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
A little confusing on arrival. Could do with door hooks in the rooms. Mostly is was fab and would book again.

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

The Town Crier
Heywood Spa Hotel

Heywood Spa Hotel

4 out of 5
Heywood Lane Tenby Wales
The price is £131 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
£131
30 Apr - 1 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
From the moment we entered the hotel we felt special. The receptionists were so friendly and helpful, nothing was too much. The room was spacious and had everything we needed. Comfortable and clean. Water in shower was nice and hot. We ate in restaurant two out of the three nights we were there and ...

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

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.
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 tennis courts and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Harbour Beach are located nearby.
Sea View Apartment Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Near Beach, Restaurants & Shops
Arcadia - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby

Arcadia - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby

4 out of 5
Warren St Tenby Wales
Stay at this apartment in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Ocean Commotion are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Filthy
This place is absolutely filthy, it doesn’t look as though it has been cleaned in over a year. We would not recommend and still waiting for a refund as we left early. Very disappointing. Hotels.com you should take this off your rentals

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Arcadia - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby
Floating Beach Hut. Seagull eye view over the famous iconic Tenby harbour.

Floating Beach Hut. Seagull eye view over the famous iconic Tenby harbour.

Tenby Wales
Stay at this apartment in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Harbour Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
This place is an absolute gem of a find. The apartment is beautiful, spacious, clean and has everything you could need.The location is just stunning. Fully recommend!

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Floating Beach Hut. Seagull eye view over the famous iconic Tenby harbour.
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.

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