Tenby
Tenby is one of the finest and most beautifully preserved medieval walled towns in Wales, situated on a rocky headland on the south Pembrokeshire coast with four beaches of exceptional quality and one of the most attractive townscapes in Britain. The medieval walls enclosing much of the historic town centre, though partially restored, remain substantially complete and give the town a distinctive enclosed character that sets it apart from most British seaside resorts. The colourful Georgian and Victorian terraces lining the medieval street plan, the harbour where fishing boats and pleasure craft mingle, the ruins of the Norman castle on the headland and the nearby Tudor Merchant's House together create a heritage townscape of considerable quality. Tenby has been a popular resort since the eighteenth century and continues to attract visitors drawn by its combination of medieval heritage, coastal beauty, seafood restaurants and the traditional seaside atmosphere that makes it one of the most quintessentially enjoyable towns in Wales.