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St David's, although a small settlement with a population of around 1800, holds the status of a city due to its magnificent cathedral. The cathedral, dating back to 1181, is situated at a location that has been a place of pilgrimage since around 500AD. Today, visitors are drawn to St David's to explore the cathedral and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the city. This is all set within the boundaries of the beautiful Pembrokeshire National Park.
The cathedral is home to the remains of St David, making it the holiest place in Wales. Nearby, you can find the ruins of the former Bishop's Palace, dating back to around 1320. The city of St David's overlooks the magnificent St Bride's Bay, forming a crescent at the end of a small peninsula. Although not strictly a coastal town, St David's is less than a mile from the coast and is easily accessible through a couple of small roads.
Just two miles from the city, you can find St David's Head which offers spectacular views along the Pembroke coast. Whitesands Bay, located below the headland, is known for its sandy beach and is a popular surfing location throughout the year. There are several other beaches within a few miles of St David's.
Off the coast of the headland is Ramsey Island, an RSPB reserve. Further out, you can see some more rocky islands, known as the Bishop and Clerks rocks. The Pembroke Coast Path, now part of the Wales Coast Path, goes along the headland here and links Tenby in the south with Fishguard to the north of St David's.