Solva Harbour Beach · 300 yards from Solva
The drying harbour at the head of Solva's ria — boats on the mud, crabbing off the wall, sand at low water.
Beaches near Solva
There are 10 beaches within about 5 miles of Solva. The closest is Solva Harbour Beach, 300 yards away as the crow flies — further by road, because almost everything here is further by road.
2 of them have seasonal RNLI lifeguard cover: Newgale Sands and Whitesands Bay (Porth Mawr). Cover has a first and last day each year, so check the RNLI's own dates before you rely on it.
8 welcome dogs all year across the whole beach (Solva Harbour Beach, Porthmynawyd (Pointz Castle), Caerbwdi Bay and 5 others); 1 is zoned — one end open all year, the bathing area restricted in season (Newgale Sands). Of the others, 1 restrict dogs from 1 May to 30 September. Signs at the access points are the authority, not us.
7 have a car park within half a mile. In July and August, arrive before ten or after four — Pembrokeshire beach car parks fill early and there is nowhere to overspill to.
| Beach | Distance | Dogs | Lifeguards | Car park | Toilets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solva Harbour Beach | 300 yards | All year | None | 500 m | At the beach |
| Porthmynawyd (Pointz Castle) | 2.1 miles | All year | None | 1.8 km away | 1.8 km away |
| Caerbwdi Bay | 2.3 miles | All year | None | 800 m | 2.0 km away |
| Caerfai Bay | 2.9 miles | All year | None | At the beach | 1.2 km away |
| Newgale Sands | 3 miles | Part of beach all year | In season | At the beach | At the beach |
| Porthclais Harbour | 4 miles | All year | None | At the beach | At the beach |
| Porthselau | 4 miles | All year | None | 1.0 km away | 1.0 km away |
| Abereiddi & the Blue Lagoon | 4 miles | All year | None | At the beach | At the beach |
| Whitesands Bay (Porth Mawr) | 5 miles | Restricted in summer | In season | At the beach | At the beach |
| Traeth Llyfn | 5 miles | All year | None | 0.8 km away | 0.8 km away |
Dog restrictions and lifeguard dates are set locally and do change. The signs at the beach access points are the authority — not this table.
Each of them, briefly
Porthmynawyd (Pointz Castle) · 2.1 miles from Solva
The hidden cove between Solva and Newgale — a fifteen-minute field walk keeps it nearly private.
Caerbwdi Bay · 2.3 miles from Solva
A small, stony, Coast-Path-only cove east of Caerfai — quiet, geological, and no use at all for sunbathing.
Caerfai Bay · 2.9 miles from Solva
St Davids' walk-to beach: purple-tinged sandstone cliffs, a steep flight of steps and clean sand at low water.
Newgale Sands · 3 miles from Solva
Two miles of open sand and learner-friendly surf behind a great pebble bank — St Brides Bay's big beach.
Porthclais Harbour · 4 miles from Solva
St Davids' medieval harbour inlet — lime kilns, kayaks and a sliver of low-tide sand in a rocky creek.
Porthselau · 4 miles from Solva
The small sandy cove at Whitesands' southern end — campsite above, Ramsey sunsets ahead.
Abereiddi & the Blue Lagoon · 4 miles from Solva
Black sand, a flooded slate quarry of improbable blue-green, and coasteering's most famous jump-off.
Whitesands Bay (Porth Mawr) · 5 miles from Solva
St Davids' big Blue Flag surf beach beneath Carn Llidi — sand, swell and sunsets at the end of Wales.
Traeth Llyfn · 5 miles from Solva
A big sandy cove between Abereiddi and Porthgain, reached by a steel staircase bolted to the cliff — and cut off at high tide.
Places to stay in Solva
Solva · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed
Log burner
This is a bright and comfortable stone cottage set on a rural location and only 3 miles from Solva an attractive harbour village where you ll will find shops pubs galleries and a woollen mill. Solva is a gateway to other equally attractive parts of the Pembrokeshire coastline suc
from £349/week
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Solva · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed
Log burner
A stylish wooden cabin with contemporary fixtures and fittings this home away from home is set in the amazing Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Take a day trip to the popular fishing village of Solva (3 miles) or to the wonderful beaches of Whitesands (8.5 miles) and Newgale (5
from £414/week
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Solva · Sleeps 12 · 3 beds
Log burner
Perfectly situated with the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path close to the property you couldn t get a better location to explore some of the most iconic scenery in Wales. The village of Solva is approximately 3 miles from your doorstep where you can explore the pretty harbour potter ar
from £484/week
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Solva · Sleeps 4 · 3 beds
Log burner
Solva is situated in the western part of Pembrokeshire approximately (7 miles) Northwest of the town of Haverfordwest which offers a wider range of amenities and facilities. It is nestled in a rural setting surrounded by rolling countryside and close to the Pembrokeshire Coast Na
from £506/week
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