Priory Bay, Caldey Island

  • Priory Bay, Caldey Island - Pembrokeshire
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  • Priory Bay, Caldey Island - Pembrokeshire
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  • Priory Bay, Caldey Island - Pembrokeshire
    © Andrew King and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • Priory Bay, Caldey Island - Pembrokeshire
    © Andrew King and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • Priory Bay is a wide sandy beach set on an island a mile off the coast of Tenby. Caldey Island is owned by Cistercian (trappist) monks and is home to a surprisingly grand monastery. The only way to reach the island is by taking the 20 minute boat ride from Tenby’s Castle Beach - private boat landings are not permitted.

    The landing quay is right on the beach at Priory Bay and for many there seems little point of exploring further than this lovely beach with its golden sand backed by low dunes.

    The beach is generally considered quite safe for swimming and has a good range of facilities in the nearby village including a cafe and disabled toilets.

    The boat service to Priory Bay runs on weekdays from Easter until October, and Saturdays as well from May to September.

    Type of beach

    Sandy

    Lifeguard service

    No

    Dogs friendly beach?

    Dogs are allowed on the island but they must be kept on a lead at all times.

    Pembrokeshire dog friendly beaches »

    Facilities

    • Cafe/restaurant
    • Toilets
    • Disabled facilities
    • Town centre nearby
    • Shop

    Nearest town

    Tenby

    Postcode

    SA70 7UJ

    OS grid ref.

    SS 1387 9695

    Parking

    parking available in Tenby (Pay and display)

    Water quality

    Water quality star rating

    Awards

    Marine Conservation Society Recommended

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    Priory Bay, Caldey Island Reviews

    Aug 24th 2023

    I have to be honest, Caldey Island is such a disappointment. Yes the beach is pretty but the island itself is an unkept depressing place to be. Those in charge of the management of Caldey Island should be embarrassed by the facilities on offer for those who spend a lot of money to travel there..£16.99 each! The ‘coffee shop’ needs demolishing and rebuilding as it is completely uninviting. The boat trip leaving Caldey was the best part.