St. David is a historic coastal city and is a great place to spend the weekend (Image: Getty)
It is not often possible to say that cities are famous for their peaceful lives. But St. David is not just a city.
It is unique in that it is the smallest in the UK and is closer to the village population than the city. In fact, there are many villages in the country, and the population is much larger.
But St. David does much more than that cute size. Surrounded by national parks, it is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country, surpassing its weight to stay and eat, and at its gateway is the most beautiful beaches you can imagine.
I've been there many times over the years and will return much more often if possible. Pembrokeshire is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
It usually feels as if time is still standing there, and all the work worries and (larger) urban life simply blends into the air of the Irish seas.
Not your average city (Image: Getty)
St. David is Wales' most western path ends. More than that west and you are traveling narrow roads to the small villages and beautiful beaches that surround it. In fact, there are no towns of noticeable sizes within 30 minutes, as Haverford West and Fishguard are closest to them.
But that doesn't mean you'll have a hard time filling your time. Spending your days in this part of the world is one of the most relaxed and exhilarating things you can do.
If you want action and adventure, you can kayak and coast to the ground around the rough cliffs of West Wales. Alternatively, you can relax in a cafe, restaurant, shop or hotel, or stretch on many golden beaches in the summer.
Things to do at St. David, Pembrokeshire
St. David's Cathedral is built so that it is almost hidden from sight until you are right next to it (Image: Getty)
St. David's Cathedral
It is built on the grounds of an earlier 6th century monastery built by St. David, the patron saint of St. David's Cathedral. Looking down from the edge of the city, the weather was intertwined from the wild Irish Sea, so I can only imagine what it was like to stare at it centuries ago.
It must be awe-inspiring, as is still in the 21st century. But there was something frightening about it. About a thousand years ago, the church was the subject of repeated Viking attacks between 907 and 1091 at the time.
The importance of this site is further emphasized by the ruins of the Bishop's palace just next door. Every time I visit, I think it is worth noting that this remote is the location of two substantial and spectacular buildings like this.
Inside St. David's Cathedral, one of Wales' oldest and most important Christian sites (Image: Getty)
Ruins of the medieval bishop's palace next to the cathedral of St. David (Image: Getty)
Blue Lagoon
A few miles up the coast from St. David is the Blue Lagoon, a popular spot on the kayak and coast. People on guided tours often jump from the cliff into deep blue water down the deep blue water (don't do this. You know what you're doing, or have an expert guide with you ). This was previously the main slate quarry of the St. Brides Slate Company and was active until 1910. Slate gives the water a vibrant aqua blue colour.
Port Gain
St. David may be small in cities, but Portsgain is also small in settlements. Sitting in a small harbor, there is one (narrow) road, one road. Small commercial ports used to export stones from nearby quarries (historic red brick buildings are very prominent overlooking the water), and Port Gain may be small, but is still popular now It's a tourist center. Amazing pubs, sloops, great seafood restaurants, sheds and multiple art galleries. It can also be a starting point for the Clifffeet Walk along the coast.
Blue Lagoon in Abeleidi near me (Image: Getty)
Porthgaine's unique settlement with historic brick nets looming above the harbor (Image: Getty)
Solver
The Solva is another beautiful Harbour Village that surpasses its weight in terms of what you see and see. The village is divided into two separate areas. It is the upper solver (located on the hillside above the water) and the lower solver built around a harbor at the edge of a narrow river valley. This small area alone has three pubs, two cafes, two restaurants, an artist's gallery and shops.
Solva is another beautiful harbor village in Pembrokeshire (Image: Getty)
Beach
Unless you've lived in a cave somewhere for a while, you'll find that Pembrokeshire has some outstanding beautiful beaches. White Sand is the closest beach to St. David in the wide open harbour on the west edge of Wales. The Frogfai, located south of the city, is much smaller and surrounded.
Frogfai Beach on Pembrokeshire Coast Pass (Image: Getty)
Caucasian Bay on the west edge of Wales (Image: Getty)
Pembrokeshire Coast Pass and National Parks
Wales walks along easy coastal paths around the entire coast, and it can be argued that the Pembrokeshire section is certainly the most spectacular. One day I walk through everything. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park covers both the coast and the county's equally beautiful interiors.
Pembrokeshire coastal paths run around the county coast (Image: Getty)
Ancient landmarks
Like the cathedrals of St. David itself, Pembrokeshire is full of important landmarks dating back hundreds, or even thousands of years. Just outside St. David is the chapel and well of St. Non (he was not St. David's mother; this is said to be the place of his birth in the sixth century). The small, rectangular chapel may be simple and simple, but the setting overlooking the Bay of Rocky St. Non is breathtaking. The road leading to the chapel passes the sacred well, which is believed to have the ability to treat, another popular stop for visiting pilgrims.
To the northeast of St. David is the burial room of Pentre Ifan. This room dates back to the new Stone Age, when ancestors buried dead in such graves. The giant capstone is believed to have existed for five,000 years.
St. Non's Chapel (Image: Getty)
Ramsey Island
The dramatic cliffs on Ramsey Island rise up to 120 meters, making them ideal for many breeding seabirds that call them homes. As we take care of the RSPB, you can enjoy the perfect solitude and spectacular views of the Irish Sea to get a ferry twice a day.
Where to eat, drink, or stay in St. David
The standards for where to eat and stay in St. David are seriously good while relaxing and relaxing. Truly wild Emporium serves Welsh dishes like sweet chestnut rubber cake served with capers, beetroot cured salmon and local cod. The grain is a pizza and craft beer place, giving Italian toppings a Welsh touch. A bit odd, the braz (which means “taste” in Welsh) serves as a starter like solva crab with chicken skin and a main like Welsh lamb.
Twr Y Felin is perhaps the most luxurious hotel you can stay in while you're in St. David, with rooms decorated with original artwork inspired by Pembrokeshire scenery. There are also plenty of B&Bs and Airbnbs in this area.
The best place to spend 48 hours
According to HolidayCottages.co.uk, in 2024, St. David was named the perfect destination for weekend breaks.
