Just a ten minute walk from Yewdale holiday cottage, past the spectacular cathedral and through some twisting country roads, you will find the gorgeous bay of Whitesands. Call us biased, but for us there’s really no place in the world like it. There’s something about being there that makes you feel somehow outside of time, as if you share the beach with ancient ancestors. There’s certainly a distinctly spiritual feeling about this mile-long stretch of warm sand that defines the beauty of the Pembrokeshire coastline.
Practically, the beach is impressively versatile to suit all holiday-goers’ needs and wants. Firstly, it is a long and expansive beach which means you never have to be crammed next to your fellow beach-goer like sardines in a can. Secondly, it is fully lifeguarded during the peak seasons so your little ones (and big ones!) can safely swim in the water and be watched over constantly by trained professionals.
It’s also a wonderful beach for surfing, should you so wish, and you’ll often find a surfing school bobbing out in the green-blue waters. As well as this, it has a really lovely cafeteria where soul-warming pasties and coffees can be enjoyed, as well as a mobile ice cream wagon, serving local ice cream to suncream lathered teenagers. And there’s even doggie ice cream for your furry friends!
Also, from Whitesands, you have a choice of spectacular coastal walks to experience. Head north and you can walk out onto St Davids Head, a beautiful rock formation which allows you to see right out to the Atlantic ocean. Or, if you head south, you’ll eventually come to the charming St Non’s Chapel and picturesque Porthclais.
There truly is no place in the world like Whitesands and our family have enjoyed summers – and winters – on this delightful expanse of sand for generations.
So please, slap on some suncream – or a windbreaker – and experience this special place for yourselves.
