Understand
The Pembrokeshire National Park was created in 1952 and is the UK's only coastal national park. It follows the coast and also runs a small distance inland for most of the county of Pembrokeshire apart from the Milford Haven estuary due to the oil facilities located there. Its designation as a national park limits development and so the area has remained unspoilt despite its popularity as a tourist destination.
Islands
Caldey
noted for its Benedictine monastery and its ancient priory - short boat trip from TenbyGrassholme
6 miles out with a major gannetry - boats from Martins Haven during summer.Ramsey
Good for grey seals and choughs - summer trips from St Justinians.Skokholm
Nature Reserve with no day trips but some accommodation Wildlife Trust - fine for seabirds.Skomer
National Nature Reserve. Excellent for sea birds including what is possibly the world's largest colony of Manx Shearwaters. Summer trips from Martins Haven.
Flora and fauna
Many of the offshore islands nearby have important colonies of seabirds that are resident for parts of the year, including gannets and puffins. Porpoise and seals are also frequently seen from the coastal path.
Landscape
The landscape is known for its rugged cliffs and many sandy beaches that can be viewed from the coastal path which runs along the coast for the entirety of the national park.