Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets are available
Including facilities for the disabled
There is also a cafe and a first aid post
Shops are nearby and there is a slipway in the harbour
Near to Castle Beach

Activities

Swimming
Windsurfing
Sailing
Canoeing and power boating take place on South Beach
Which is zoned for such sports
Tenby only has surfable waves during winter storms

Nature and Wildlife

Tenby itself makes a good walk with a lot of history within its walls. At low tide the beaches join creating about two miles of unbroken sand. The coastal path is a scenic route showing South Pembrokeshire in all its glory and linking many of its beaches.

Parking

There are approximately 200 car park spaces near South Beach which can fill up quickly. There are some disabled spaces in the South Beach car park. There is a charge for parking.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily by hand. and bins are provided.

Dogs

There are no dog bins and dog restrictions are in place.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Tenby
County: Benfro / Pembrokeshire
Latitude/Longitude: 51.6659, -4.70074
Postcode: SA70 7DU
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

The main town of Tenby is just a few minutes' walk from the beaches. The A478. A4139 and B4318 all lead to Tenby.

Public Transport

Tenby has a train station and regular bus service. Contact TIC for details.

Nearest Railway Stations

Tenby (Less than half a mile away)
Penally (About a mile away)
Saundersfoot (Approx. 4 miles away)
Manorbier (Approx. 4 miles away)
Kilgetty (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

Tenby Tourist Information Centre. The Croft. Tenby.. Tel: 01834 842402. Fax: 01834 845439.

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Tenby