Although the city of London is the most tourist destination in the United Kingdom, There are hundreds of places spread across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland they don’t get that many visitors from Spain but they are also a true marvel. Precisely in the ‘land of dragons’ is one of the suitable destinations to get away during the winter weeks: it’s about the city ​​of Tenby.
In it Winter Travel Index 2024 that has been carried out Tripadvisor In the United Kingdom, this city has come third in terms of most fashionable destinations in the United Kingdom, behind only Borrowdale, in the Lake District, and Newport, another city in Wales. But Tenby has something that sets it apart from the rest, and that is that more than a winter getaway it seems like you are in the summer vacation Thanks to its location on the banks of the celtic sea, at the end of the mouth of the Bristol Channel.
What to see in Trenby, the picturesque coastal city in Wales
Located in Pembrokeshire, the town of Tenby dates back to the norman period, and in it stands out the impressive 13th century wall that protects the inhabitants of the city. Its castle also dates back to the Middle Ages, which stands imposingly on a hill by the sea, but that has lost the splendor of yesteryear. The medieval buildings contrast radically with the colored houses They are built very close to the sea, which creates a most picturesque scene.
Between the walls, the Tudor Merchant’s House (a 15th century building ideal for learning about the city’s commercial history) and the Gate of the Five Arches, as well as the beautiful colorful homes erected along the coast, several beaches stand out that make Tenby a stunning destination. The cold, wet British winter weather seems out of this world in this Welsh city, especially if you take a walk through its port to see the colorful boats.
In addition, the main streets of the city are full of restaurants, bars and shops which make Tenby always have a very lively atmosphere. Therefore, it is not surprising that many Britons choose this city on the Welsh coast as a destination to make a getaway in the colder months of the year, and it is more like an idyllic town on the italian coast than to a British city.
Near Tenby there are also several exceptional enclaves, such as the well-known (and kilometer-long) Pembrokeshire Coast Trail or the imposing and almost virgin caldey island, an incredible islet with only 40 inhabitants that combines the wildest nature in all of England. For this reason, this city in Wales is one of the great hidden wonders from the United Kingdom.