Pembrokeshire, Wales

Barafundle Bay

Regularly named Britain's best beach, Barafundle is a half-mile walk from the nearest car park at Stackpole Quay — just far enough to filter out the crowds.

Best forBeach
Approx. flying time~10h 50m from Los Angeles
Nearest airportCardiff (CWL)

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About this place

Golden sand, dunes, pines and clean green water make it feel smuggled in from somewhere far more southerly. Pack a picnic; there are no facilities, which is exactly why it stays lovely. The onward coast path is glorious.

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When to go

Daytime highs run from about 9°C in January to 19°C in August. Driest in April and May; wettest in October, with rain on about 19 days. The sea is warmest in September at around 18°C, coolest at 9°C.

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August19° · rain 14 days · sea 17°Mild and often wet.

Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis).

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