Located simply south of the busy Saundersfoot Beach sits the comparatively unknown Glen Beach, Wales, but one other hidden gem of Pembrokeshire.

Perfect for a household time out, the seaside is backed by low cliffs and dense woodland the place the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path passes by way of.

Views from the seaside are breathtaking: all the way in which out to Saundersfoot Bay and down the coast to Monkstone Point the place the equally as secluded and exquisite Monkstone Beach sits.

Glen Beach is sandy and shallow, hemmed in by a craggy rock face and supplies the proper surroundings for households to lounge the day away.

Calm waters lend themselves effectively to good swimming circumstances — however a quick returning tide can usually outcome within the seaside being totally submerged by water at excessive tide.

At low tide, nonetheless, issues are utterly totally different, and guests can stroll from the Glen all the way in which south to Monkstone Beach.

There are three coves at Glen Beach and countless rock swimming pools to discover, every thriving with wildlife, proper as much as Monkstone Point.

You can even go snorkelling within the deeper waters on the way in which from the Glen to Monkstone, or kayak for those who do not fancy getting within the water totally.

High coastal footpaths soar above the waters, a lot of which join with the prolonged Wales Coastal Path, the primary on the planet to straddle a rustic's total shoreline.

While comparatively secluded, Glen Beach is inside strolling distance of the village of Saundersfoot, a well-liked spot for vacationers.

Saundersfoot has plenty of handy amenities near the sandy shores: issues like cafes and eating places, pubs and outlets, and maybe most significantly for a lot of, public bathrooms.

People rave about Glen Beach because it braggs four-and-a-half stars with 243 opinions on TripAdvisor.

One particular person described it as a "beach of two halves" on the web site, saying it's "ideal for families, with access to ice creams, beach shops".

Their favorite half, they mentioned, is the truth that this stretch of shoreline is canine pleasant, that means your pet can be a part of you on the idyllic walks to Swallow Tree Cove and Monkstone.

With Glen Beach being harbourside, guests can catch a glimpse of the scores of boats that make their approach out throughout the shore, and anglers can usually be seen attempting their luck from the harbour — it appears Glen Beach has one thing for everybody.