{"id":410058,"date":"2025-09-09T09:16:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/410058\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T09:16:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:16:15","slug":"one-thing-blew-my-mind-when-i-stayed-in-uks-smallest-city-in-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/410058\/","title":{"rendered":"‘One thing blew my mind when I stayed in UK’s smallest city in Wales’"},"content":{"rendered":"

After camping here two years in a row, it remains one of my favourite places I’ve been to in the UK, thanks to its surprisingly beautiful beaches and sweeping hills\"StThe coastline is incredible(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The first time I stayed in the UK’s tiniest city, I had absolutely no idea it was such and was left completely surprised with just how much peace this tucked-away staycation had to offer.<\/p>\n

Both times that I have visited St David’s I have left feeling refreshed, having spent a few days completely immersed in nature at one of their many campsites by the coast.<\/p>\n

It’s a small city, which stands as more of a charming village, sits comfortably on the coast of Pembrokeshire<\/a>, Wales, and has everything you could need for an outdoorsy weekend, reports The Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n

St David’s is a cathedral city named after Wales’s patron saint, Saint David, and also acts as his final resting place. The grand cathedral is what gives the otherwise unassuming spot a city status, and yet I’ve found on both occasions that it is yet to be swarmed by British holidaymakers.<\/p>\n

\"StThere are beaches for miles<\/p>\n

The coastal treasure trove is home to a number of beaches and swim spots, but one that took me by surprise was just a short walk away from the town’s main surf spot, Whitesands Beach.<\/p>\n

While the wide strip of sand is perfect for groups wanting a dip in the cold sea, to build sandcastles or even take part in some watersports, there’s a beach offering a slightly more tranquil experience, tucked within the cliffside.<\/p>\n

We chose to venture a little bit deeper into Pembrokeshire’s stunning landscape with the help of a friend who is most clued up on the area and reached a concealed gem called Porthmelgan Beach. Just a 20-minute idle stroll away from St Davids’ family-favourite beach, you’re met with sands as equally soft but a considerably quieter spot.<\/p>\n

\"StIf you camp you wake up to stunning views<\/p>\n

Of course, this cove offers no parking or any kind of facility but does boast rocky landscapes and water that is both calming and clear.<\/p>\n

So, if like me, you prefer to read on the beach away from the cries and shouts of young children and bigger groups, this will be your slice of paradise in Pembrokeshire.<\/p>\n

The area is not short of walks through the Welsh peaks, or for those who prefer the sea air, the cliffside pathways can take you far and wide.<\/p>\n

In fact, one of my favourite things about camping in St David’s is waking up to the towering hills that sat in front of us, dare I say the greenest of grass I’ve ever seen.<\/p>\n

\"StSt David’s, Pembrokeshire, Wales (Image: Emily Malia)<\/p>\n

In typical seaside town fashion, St David’s boasts numerous ice cream parlours and a good handful of independent shops for those days you want nothing more than some hearty pub grub and a wonder through the village. So when you’ve had your fill of coastal walks, there’s also a few traditional pubs calling your name.<\/p>\n

Our personal favourite stay was The Bishops, smack bang in the middle of St David’s, with live music nights, cosy corners and tasty food for those cloudy days.<\/p>\n

Not to mention, they boast a charming beer garden for a pint in the sunshine – but with their only being a handful of pubs, its always best to book ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"After camping here two years in a row, it remains one of my favourite places I’ve been to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":410059,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5010],"tags":[748,4884,135694,16,15,1764],"class_list":{"0":"post-410058","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-wales","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-great-britain","10":"tag-st-davids","11":"tag-uk","12":"tag-united-kingdom","13":"tag-wales"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115173588063979819","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/410058","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=410058"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/410058\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/410059"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=410058"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=410058"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=410058"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}