Lydstep Haven · 2.0 miles from St Florence
A wide sheltered south-facing bay between Tenby and Manorbier, sitting inside a private holiday park — check access before you go.
Beaches near St Florence
There are 17 beaches within about 5 miles of St Florence. The closest is Lydstep Haven, 2.0 miles away as the crow flies — further by road, because almost everything here is further by road.
5 of them have seasonal RNLI lifeguard cover: Tenby South Beach, Tenby North Beach, Tenby Castle Beach and 2 others. Cover has a first and last day each year, so check the RNLI's own dates before you rely on it.
10 welcome dogs all year across the whole beach (Penally Beach, Tenby Harbour Beach, Monkstone Beach and 7 others); 5 are zoned — one end open all year, the bathing area restricted in season (Lydstep Haven, Tenby South Beach, Tenby Castle Beach and 2 others). Of the others, 1 restrict dogs from 1 May to 30 September and 1 we genuinely cannot tell you either way. Signs at the access points are the authority, not us.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydstep Haven | 2.0 miles | Part of beach all year | None | None nearby | 500 m |
| Penally Beach | 2.1 miles | All year | None | At the beach | At the beach |
| Tenby South Beach | 2.1 miles | Part of beach all year | In season | 450 m | 500 m |
| Tenby North Beach | 2.2 miles | Restricted in summer | In season | 350 m | At the beach |
| Tenby Harbour Beach | 2.3 miles | All year | None | At the beach | At the beach |
| Tenby Castle Beach | 2.5 miles | Part of beach all year | In season | At the beach | At the beach |
| Monkstone Beach | 2.8 miles | All year | None | 1.9 km away | 1.8 km away |
| Church Doors Cove | 2.8 miles | All year | None | 1.3 km away | 1.3 km away |
| Presipe Bay | 2.9 miles | All year | None | None nearby | 1.1 km away |
| Glen Beach, Saundersfoot | 3 miles | All year | None | At the beach | At the beach |
| Skrinkle Haven | 3 miles | All year | None | 1.5 km away | 1.5 km away |
| Saundersfoot Beach | 3 miles | Part of beach all year | In season | At the beach | 300 m |
| Coppet Hall | 4 miles | Part of beach all year | In season | 300 m | 0.8 km away |
| Manorbier Bay | 4 miles | All year | None | 550 m | 450 m |
| Priory Bay, Caldey Island | 4 miles | May be restricted | None | None nearby | 600 m |
| Swanlake Bay | 4 miles | All year | None | 1.7 km away | None nearby |
| Wiseman's Bridge | 5 miles | All year | None | 1.0 km away | 1.1 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
Penally Beach · 2.1 miles from St Florence
Tenby South Beach's quiet continuation — the same mile of golden sand, minus the deckchairs.
Tenby South Beach · 2.1 miles from St Florence
A mile and a half of dune-backed sand towards Giltar Point, with Caldey Island floating offshore — Tenby's family workhorse.
Tenby North Beach · 2.2 miles from St Florence
The postcard one: harbour, Goscar Rock and sheltered sand beneath the pastel town.
Tenby Harbour Beach · 2.3 miles from St Florence
The postcard itself — small sheltered sands inside Tenby's pastel harbour, best at high tide.
Tenby Castle Beach · 2.5 miles from St Florence
The small beach between Castle Hill and St Catherine's Island — rockpools, the lifeboat station, and a low-tide walk to the fort.
Monkstone Beach · 2.8 miles from St Florence
A secluded sandy beach under Monkstone Point between Tenby and Saundersfoot — earned by a steep walk down through woods.
Church Doors Cove · 2.8 miles from St Florence
The gothic rock arch next to Skrinkle Haven — a tiny cove framed by one of the most photographed formations in the county.
Presipe Bay · 2.9 miles from St Florence
Red sandstone drama east of Manorbier — a low-tide beach under toothed cliffs, earned by steps.
Glen Beach, Saundersfoot · 3 miles from St Florence
Saundersfoot's quieter southern sands, past the harbour — same bay, fraction of the crowd.
Skrinkle Haven · 3 miles from St Florence
Two limestone coves split by the Church Doors arch, reached by a long steel staircase — spectacular, awkward and tide-dependent.
Saundersfoot Beach · 3 miles from St Florence
Huge, safe, gently-shelving village sand — one of Wales's classic family beaches, with the harbour alongside.
Coppet Hall · 4 miles from St Florence
Saundersfoot's quieter neighbour through the first tunnel — parking, a serious café, and the same lovely sand.
Manorbier Bay · 4 miles from St Florence
Red-tinged sand, a proper castle backdrop and a dependable beach break — the south coast's most characterful bay.
Priory Bay, Caldey Island · 4 miles from St Florence
The monks' white-sand landing beach — reached by boat from Tenby, and unlike anywhere else in the county.
Swanlake Bay · 4 miles from St Florence
A sandy bay between Freshwater East and Manorbier with no road access at all — usually empty, and entirely tide-dependent.
Wiseman's Bridge · 5 miles from St Florence
The quiet middle beach on the Amroth–Saundersfoot tramway walk: pebbles at the top, wide firm sand below, pub on the sea front.
Places to stay in St Florence
St Florence · 3 beds
Log burner
This fabulous property is situated in a quiet village location on the grounds of a farm but is only 4 miles from the bustling seaside town of Tenby. Spend sunny afternoons on Tenby North Beach (4.5 miles) where the much-photographed Goscar Rock rears out of the sand or wander the
from £758/week
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St Florence · Sleeps 6 · 3 beds
The property is located in the pretty village of St Florence with its landmark church village store beautiful floral displays and cute cottages you can enjoy a stroll along the river before ducking into one of the charming village pubs for a bite to eat. The property is just 1.5
from £864/week
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St Florence · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed
Log burner
This beautifully presented holiday cottage is located in idyllic St Florence with its excellent links to Tenby and beyond. The village itself has a couple of popular pubs restaurants and a village shop for convenience. For family days out Manor Wildlife Park and Heatherton World
from £900/week
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