20/09/2026
One of Europe’s best beaches is right here in Pembrokeshire and only about 35 minutes from Tenby. 🌊❤️
Stunning Barafundle Bay has been named the fifth best beach in Europe in Time Out’s 2026 rankings, placing it ahead of famous stretches of coastline in Greece, Italy and Croatia.
Hidden on the Stackpole Estate, Barafundle is famous for its golden sand, clear water, and dramatic cliffs. There is no road directly to the beach; visitors must take a beautiful half-mile walk from Stackpole Quay before the bay appears below.
From Tenby, Stackpole Quay is about a 25-minute drive, with the walk to the beach adding another 10 to 15 minutes.
It’s the kind of place that could be mistaken for somewhere much farther away, yet one of Europe’s top-rated beaches is practically on Tenby’s doorstep.