It always rains in Wales
'Why visit Wales? It always rains there,' I hear you say. Well, it may be true that Wales receives its fair share of rainfall but then that accounts for its wonderful greenery. Plus, when it's not raining, it offers fantastic scenery to rival that of any in the world.
If you’ve visited Wales already, then I’m sure you have a favourite region. An area popular with families, campers, hikers and nature lovers is Pembrokeshire; hardly surprising with its miles of beautiful coastline and natural habitat.
Why not start by visiting Fishguard? Better known as a ferry port and handy if you plan to go on to Ireland but well worth a visit in its own right. The scenery, I’m sure you’ll agree is absolutely stunning and the views from the top of the town looking down to the harbour could rival any Mediterranean vista on a sunny day.
If you’re travelling to Fishguard I can thoroughly recommend stopping at ‘Pembrokeshire Creations’ at Nant-y-Mor for a delicious coffee or cream tea. There’s a studio selling art work and various craft items, too. There's also a nature trail which follows the path by the stream, great for enjoying a few moments of peace and tranquility.
If it's a bit more life you're after the Tenby to the South is a favourite haunt of holidaymakers and day trippers. The pastel-coloured shops and elegant town houses overlooking the bay are flanked by palm trees, giving it a touch of the South of France.
It seems one or two famous people liked it here too and after even a short visit here, you will begin to appreciate why.
If you’re stuck for something to do with the kids, the dinosaur park just north of Tenby is well priced and offers enough to keep them occupied for a good few hours. In fact, you could easily spend the whole day there!
Now, to be honest perhaps chocolate isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Wales but there is a real treat in store if you visit the ‘ Wickedly Welsh chocolate company’ near Haverfordwest. They run guided tours of the factory on the hour ( check for details) and you get to taste the different kinds of chocolate they produce as well as watching how it’s made. For the little ones, they can make a chocolate pizza and if you want to buy chocolate to take home, you are spoilt for choice. There’s a nice little cafe there too serving yet more chocolate goodies.
This only scratches the surface of what this region has to offer. It's an area that will pull you back time and time again. Why not give it a try yourself? You’ll be glad you did!
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