Llansteffan is a picturesque village set on the Towy Estuary in Carmarthenshire, West Wales. It’s a place where history, landscape, and seaside charm come together beautifully. The village itself has a timeless feel, with whitewashed cottages, a welcoming pub, and quiet lanes leading down to a wide sandy beach that looks across to Ferryside.

Overlooking it all is Llansteffan Castle, one of Wales’s most dramatically sited medieval fortresses. Built by the Normans in the early 12th century on the site of an earlier Iron Age hillfort, the castle commands sweeping views over the estuary and Carmarthen Bay. Its twin-towered gatehouse and curtain walls still stand impressively, and wandering through the ruins offers a vivid sense of its former strength and strategic importance.

Laugharne is a charming estuary town in Carmarthenshire, best known for its strong links to the poet Dylan Thomas. Overlooking the River Taf, it has a dreamy, timeless quality, with pastel-coloured houses, cosy pubs, and tidal views that inspired much of Thomas’s writing. The impressive ruins of Laugharne Castle dominate the waterfront — part medieval fortress, part Elizabethan mansion — offering panoramic views across the estuary.

Nearby, visitors can see the Boathouse, where Dylan Thomas lived and wrote, and his writing shed perched above the water. Laugharne perfectly blends literary heritage, history, and coastal beauty.

Tenby is one of Wales’s most picturesque seaside towns, famous for its colourful harbour, sandy beaches, and medieval charm. Enclosed by 13th-century town walls, its narrow cobbled streets are filled with shops, galleries, and cafés, giving it a lively yet historic atmosphere. Overlooking the harbour is Castle Hill, where the remains of Tenby Castle stand amid sweeping views of the coast, Caldey Island, and Carmarthen Bay. The combination of golden beaches, historic architecture, and postcard-perfect scenery makes Tenby a highlight of the Pembrokeshire coast. Check in to your accommodation and an optional sunset walk along the beach. We provide a curated list of accommodation options for Tenby, from budget to 5 star for you to book directly.