Stay at Whitesands Camping
Whitesands Camping® - Right Next to the Beach!
The only campsite next to Whitesands Beach.
A spectacular beach side setting and ideal camping location.
Open from April 2023 to the end of October.
Site has 30+ pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes - no room for RVs, large 'heavy' motorhomes or caravans.
Broadband Wi-Fi available on site (provided and charged by Dragon WiFi).
Whitesands Camping chosen as Family Campsite of the Year 2021 at the 5th Annual Resort & Retreat Awards 2021.
For more details see - Whitesands Camping - Tariff & Terms
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Stay at Whitesands Cottages
Next to Whitesands Beach!
A 4 bedroom self-catering house next to Whitesands beach:
https://www.coastalcottages.co.uk/cottages/tan-y-bryn/?ref=23631
St Davids city, with its historic cathedral, is a couple of miles away; while the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is literally a few steps from all cottages.
For more details of the cottages see Whitesands Cottages.
See Nearby St Davids City & Cathedral
Located a couple of miles from Whitesands, St Davids (Welsh "David's House" Tyddewi) is the smallest city in Britain with a village population of just over 1,600 and a city population (those living within the Cathedral close) of less than 20.
The history of St Davids goes back to the 6th century when St David himself lived here, and is in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
The present cathedral was built by the Normans from Caerbwdi (nearby cove) stone. It is one of the most ancient cathedral settlements in Britain.
Pope Calixtus II decreed that two pilgrimages to St Davids was equivalent to one to Rome.
Surf at Whitesands
Whitesands is one of the best surfing beaches in the country.
'Live' image of Whitesands: Surf Cams - Watch Live Beach Webcams in HD - Surfline
Manned by RNLI Lifeguards from May through to September.
Wet suits and boards available for hire (book through Ma Sime's Surfing). Surf lessons available in summer months.
Stay at Whitesands Camping® right next to the beach: Whitesands Camping - Tariff & Terms
Best conditions for surf are when a West-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.
About Whitesands Beach
Overlooked by the imposing craggy hill of Garn Llidi, this wide expanse of fine white sand curves north towards the remote rocky headland of St Davids Head.
This is one of the best surfing beaches in the country and therefore very popular. The surf ‘break’ is at the northern end and on busy days there are canoeists, surfers and body boarders competing for the best waves. At this end, there’s also a rocky promontory to climb on. At the quieter south end, there are some nicely sheltered bays.
Dog restrictions apply to the entire length of the beach between 1st May and 30th September.
If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide!
What's at Whitesands Beach
Blue Flag Beach 2019 and Seaside Award (Resort) 2019.
Alongside the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park footpath (named in 'top 10' sights in UK out of 500 by 'Lonely Planet' guide 2019).
St Davids City Council Car Park (£5 a vehicle) above the beach.
Celtic Coaster shuttle bus (every 15 minutes during summer holidays) from Whitesands to Oriel y Parc car park on the edge of St Davids.
Beach facilities include Council toilets (40p) and a café (St Davids City Council). Lifeguards patrol between end of May and the beginning of September. There is a slipway.
Nearest other facilities are in the city of St Davids about two miles away: St Davids is a popular city; it earns its city status from the magnificent St Davids Cathedral built along the banks of the Rive Alun, in the 12th Century.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Visitor Centre (open all year), numerous cafes, pubs and restaurants, many interesting shops and a good choice of hotels, caravan parks, B&Bs and self catering in St Davids.
