Fishguard Bay & Lower Town celebrated the bi-centenary of the last invasion of Britain recently and have been used as a set for many major films, including Under Milkwood and Moby Dick.

A mile inland, separated from the coast by Dinas Mountain lies the Gwaun Valley, an area designated in its own right for its unspoilt natural beauty. Fishguard (Fish Town), previously a Viking settlement, is small, friendly and busy on Market Day (Thursday). The small shops, galleries and restaurants are of a particularly high quality and Fishguard hosts an annual international music and arts festival in July and The Spirit of Youth Festival during the October half-term.

These events include excellent concerts and workshops attracting festival followers from all over the world. The sea skirts three sides of the town, dividing it into small harbours and beaches, regattas and sailing races are a weekly event during the summer months and there are usually classes for enthusiastic amateurs of all ages.