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Tenby South Beach — United Kingdom
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Tenby South Beach

Tenby, Pembrokeshire · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Notable⚑ Blue FlagEurope

Tenby's showpiece strand — a golden sweep from pastel clifftop townhouses toward Caldey Island's monastery.

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Sea temperature
~17°C in the warm season
Water
Clear Carmarthen Bay blue with a big tidal range
Sand
A flat golden mile and a half from the Esplanade to Giltar Point
Swimming
Wide, gently shelving and mostly calm; lifeguards in peak season
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
Beneath Tenby's pastel Georgian terraces, facing the monastery island of Caldey
Beach type
City & resort
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Tenby South Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Tenby South Beach?

Tenby South Beach is at Tenby, on the coast of United Kingdom.

What is the sea temperature at Tenby South Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Tenby South Beach reaches about 17°C. Clear Carmarthen Bay blue with a big tidal range.

When is the best time to visit Tenby South Beach?

The best time to visit Tenby South Beach is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Tenby South Beach have?

Tenby South Beach has a flat golden mile and a half from the Esplanade to Giltar Point.

Is Tenby South Beach good for swimming?

Wide, gently shelving and mostly calm; lifeguards in peak season.

Does Tenby South Beach have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Tenby South Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Photo: Steve Barnes (CC BY-SA 2.0) · source